Love is not Selfish
Love Is Not Selfish 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 📖 Bible Study In his letter to the church in Corinth , the Apostle Paul the Apostle reminds believers what true love really looks like. In a world that often defines love as a feeling or personal benefit, God defines love as selfless, sacrificial, and sincere. “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 📖 Understanding “It Is Not Self-Seeking” When Paul the Apostle wrote to the believers in Corinth , he addressed a church struggling with division, pride, and competition. Many were focused on spiritual gifts, status, and recognition. That’s why he emphasized that real love is not self-seeking . To be self-seeking means: Putting our desires above others Loving only when it benefits us Serving only when we are seen or appreciated Demanding our own way But biblical love s...