Corinthians Series {6} Love Does Not Dishonor

In case you missed the start of this series, check out the kick off of breaking down this popular wedding ceremony reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Part Six looks at

What does it mean to have dishonor? It is defined by dictionary.com as this: 

1. lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.

2. disgrace; ignominy; shame
3. an indignity; insult
4. a cause of shame or disgrace

How might we see this in our relationship and marriage?
- Dishonoring vows by cheating
- Not telling the truth to your spouse. Hiding something from them shows how you don't honor them and value them enough to trust them with a truth.
- Throwing your spouse under the bus as the saying goes for you not to look bad. There is nothing good that can come from chipping away at your partner, revealing their weaknesses or opinions, just to keep an image, get ahead or to gain the trust of others over your spouse.
- Doing an activity that brings shame to your family that tears the relationship apart rather than building it up.

Be true, be loyal and be fair with your spouse and you will honor your relationship in the best way. :-)

Do you have any examples or stories to share today for how Love does not Dishonor? Do share!