“Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited,”1 Corinthians 13:4 HCSB
I just read this scripture again and thought, ‘what exactly is conceited?’ It really is a result of pride and pride is the failure to humble oneself. I think I am able to do this, often. However, I also know how to repent, and am very grateful that I receive forgiveness for my arrogance. Today a neighbour posted a photo of a few bikie hoons in our street. I happened to ask if she reported the incident to the police, she had. However, just by engaging in this critical chatter I became a little too proud. It is so easy to become proud.
I am grateful that Joyce Meyer also has a mouthy problem, but like me she knows how to repent. She accepts her mouthy downside along with her ability to speak. This helped me accept myself.
This is where love being patient comes in. God is at work in each of us to change us into the likeness of His Son, He is at work, and does not give up. Praise Him! Amen!
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