Corinthians Series {8} Love is Not Easily Angered

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.

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What does it mean to not be angered? It is defined by dictionary.com as this:

1. A strong feeling of displeasure, and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire. 

2. Grief, trouble

How might we see this in our relationship and marriage?
- Freaking out because he left the toilet seat up
- Snapping at him because he broke your favorite wine glass
- Giving the silent treatment because he said something you didn't like

- Yelling every time you have a disagreement rather than talking and listening to each other's side

At the beginning of your relationship you may have heard that true love is loving the things about the other person that annoy you. Go back to that thought. Don't forget that this person is to be your partner and that they aren't out to get you. Rather than being angry all the time, find a way to let your partner know that something bothers you, ask them politely to do something for you because it would make you happy if they did. Don't yell. Don't snap. It will only cause you frustration when your spouse shuts down and possibly responds with anger as well.


Do you have any examples or stories to share today for how Love is not easily angered? Do share!

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