Love Is Not Rude

This week's message was on love not being rude (1 Corinthians 13:5). We looked briefly at some of the different translations of the attribute:
-"Love does not act unbecomingly" (NASB)
-"Love does not dishonor others" (NIV)
-"Love does not behave rudely/is not rude" (NKJV/New Living Translation)

The theme: ignoring societal conventions of interaction can affect our witness. In the beginning several examples were given: e.g., rolling eyes; ignoring people; cutting people off. I found it an interesting look at applying the biblical mandate to love to our context.

I was reminded of Jesus' example of following "convention" by coming to earth in our form. Philippians 2: 8 says, "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" (KJV). I thought of Jesus not being rude by adapting himself to our way of life - coming to earth in "fashion" as a man, where he could have chosen to interact with us in some lofty way that rejected all worldly customs. In a way, by not being rude, we also avoid being proud.

Let's show love by interacting with others in a way that seeks not to offend, and live out the Love Reformation. Here's the message on love not being rude...