Children are selfish by nature. It usually takes a while for them to realize that life’s not all about them. If we, as parents, don’t train them (and continue to train them) from a very early age what it means to walk in love and to prefer others, then they may grow into selfish, self-centered adults.
Below is 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, a.k.a. the Love Chapter, with various Bible translations combined to expand upon each facet of love. After each of my children has finished his or her Bible reading for the day, I require them to read this. It usually makes for a smoother flowing day!
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Love
Love is patient without complaining
Love is kind, friendly, gentle, tender-hearted, and generous
Love endures, holds up, puts up with, and tolerates long
Love refuses to be provoked or angered
Love is never jealous, envious, and doesn’t feel ill-will toward others
Love is not boastful and it doesn’t brag
Love does not treat others as if they’re worthless
Love is not conceited, arrogant, or snobbish
Love is not rude, harsh, or discourteous
Love is not easily irritated, quick-tempered, and does not fly off the handle
Love is not selfish, is not always “me first”
Love does not insist on its own rights or its own way
Love does not keep score or a record of wrongs that others do
Love is not touchy, easily offended, or overly sensitive
Love is not fretful, discontented, or hard to please
Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting
Love is happy with the truth
Love always looks for the best
Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
Love never gives up, never loses faith, and is always hopeful
Love endures through every circumstance
Love never fails.
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