I have been through the phase of seeing other people’s flaws and even recalling what people have said and done to me. Whether those things were intentional or accidental, I do not know. But one thing that is eye-opening to notice is how God’s grace abides with people despite their flaws. When I talk about flaws, I am not talking about those who speak against the truth or preach a different gospel than that in the Scriptures; such are cursed according to the word of God (Gal 1:6-9).
But for those who have had an oversight, who did not realize what they did wrong, God’s mercy extends to them when they realize and repent (cf. Lev 4:22-31). Are we patient enough to be patient with others? Continue reading
Nowadays, people generally define or recognize love as an act of kindness or self-sacrifice. Therefore, words which have become commonly associated with love include those such as giving, helping, caring, having compassion, doing good deeds, and so forth. We can certainly define love through such actions for it is biblical to love in deed and in truth. But how else does the Bible define love?