The gift of charity is from God; a gift more precious than all the world, because it prepares us for the reception of all other blessings. Charity (1 Cor. 13.). Suffereth Long. Beareth the imperfections of others, without vexation; waits for their amendment without impatience, and begs it of God without being weary. Is Kind. Good natured, far from creating needless trouble to any one. Envieth Not. Rejoicing in the happiness of others, and contented that others be preferred before her. Is Not Rash. Does nothing without consideration and order. Is Not Puffed Up. Labours to forget herself, is little in her own eyes, and can easily bear a superior. Doth Not Behave Herself Unseemly. Never looks on others with scorn, but always finds out something in others, for which she may value them. Seeketh Not Her Own. Maketh her neighbours interests her own; and is ready to sacrifice her own to his. Is Not Easily Provoked. Never loses her tenderness for her neighbour, however much she hates the sin; and, therefore, does not easily take fire. Thinketh No Evil. Does not entertain groundless suspicions, but readily perceives what is good in others. Rejoiceth Not In Iniquity. Whatever advantages she may reap from it, being always most concerned for the honour of God, Whom all iniquity dishonoureth. Rejoiceth In The Truth. In the knowledge of the truth, however difficult to be practised; loves goodness in everybody, and is pleased when it is embraced. Beareth All Things. With all with whom she converseth; never calling for, or accusing, the divine vengeance of being too slow. Believeth All Things. Knowing that the authority of God is equal in all things, even in the most difficult duties of loving our enemies, whom we are to believe the best of. Hopeth All Things. Both from the power of God, and from the love she bears to others. Endureth All Things. Rather than break the unity of the Church, or that her neighbour should be offended, and driven into sin. Will Never Fail. Will never have an end, because it is that bond which unites us to God, and to one another in heaven. False Charity. To leave people in their sins, for fear of awakening them and making them uneasy.
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 05:33:42 +0000
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