1 Cor 13: 8 - love never fails
There are four aspects of genuine love from 1 Cor 13: 7
1) Protect the dignity of others. Like the roof of a house, it always covers and protects. Two ways: minimize their mistakes. "Love covers all" 1 Peter 4:8. Refuse to giusto.
2) Trust others again. This is what Jesus does for me. Dont be so quick to judge. Who do you need to show trust again? Forgiveness is instant, trust is developed ober time. Be ready to trust again. When someone believes in you you can do almost anything. As men we want to protect. But we cannot smother, we need to learn to be a good dad, a good father, a good friend.
3) Hope - I will expect the best of others. Always encourage the best from my kids, my wife, my friends. Treat others how you want them to become. My wife is described in Genesis 2 as "helper"; not someone to be my maid, but someone who would come to my rescue (same word used to describe Jesus). Tell he wife what she does well, use her as part of all my decisions.
4) Persevere - I will ensure peoples hurts. Love is willing to make a commitment. Uncommitted love is cheap, not worthwhile. Love doesn't give up on people. Become a refrain of loving men.
Discussion insight - Rather that set my goals for my boys, let them set their goals; as long as they do their best.
