Episode Details

The world often defines love by feelings, but God defines love through faithful action. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Chris Teien explains how biblical love protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres as we reflect the character of Christ in our relationships.

God’s love is more than an emotion. It is a daily commitment to seek the good of others, extend grace, remain faithful, and demonstrate the sacrificial love Jesus has shown to us. As we grow in Christ, His love transforms the way we treat people at home, in the church, and throughout everyday life.

(Pastor Chris Teien originally preached this replay message in Belle Plaine, MN, in 2017.)

IN THIS MESSAGE

#1 LOVE ALWAYS PROTECTS

Biblical love seeks to guard others from unnecessary harm, embarrassment, and gossip while remaining faithful to the truth. Love protects a person’s dignity, strengthens what is weak, encourages those who are vulnerable, and handles correction with grace and wisdom. (1 Corinthians 13:7; Proverbs 10:12; John 17:15)

#2 LOVE ALWAYS TRUSTS

Christian love gives others the benefit of the doubt and chooses grace over suspicion whenever possible. This does not require ignoring danger or pretending broken trust does not matter. Trust may need to be rebuilt, but love seeks truth and restoration rather than automatically assuming the worst. (1 Corinthians 13:7; Ephesians 4:32)

#3 LOVE ALWAYS HOPES

Godly love does not give up on what God can do in another person’s life. It recognizes that God’s grace is greater than failure and looks forward with hope to His transforming work. (1 Corinthians 13:7; Romans 8:28; 1 Timothy 1:1)

#4 LOVE ALWAYS PERSEVERES

True love remains faithful through difficulty, disappointment, and sacrifice. Just as Christ has faithfully loved us, believers are called to continue loving others with endurance, wisdom, and commitment. (1 Corinthians 13:7; Hebrews 13:4; 1 John 4:19)

Ask God to help you love others the way He has loved you. Protect people, extend grace, remain hopeful, and faithfully persevere while trusting Christ to work in every relationship.

SCRIPTURE

Primary passage: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Supporting passages: Proverbs 10:12; John 17:15; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 4:32; 1 Timothy 1:1; Hebrews 13:4; 1 John 4:19

Transcript available at:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335535

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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.