Love: Over-used + Under-lived
“Is Not Arrogant or Rude”
1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Authentic love realizes that we are not the center of the universe.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

“You have to take a good look at yourself to see if you love like Jesus.”

Just because we…
Serve, doesn’t mean we love 
Know a lot, doesn't mean we love 
Give, doesn't mean we love 
Believe, doesn’t mean we love 

Love ... it is not arrogant or rude  

Arrogant - to make a thing become natural
Rude - to act unbecomingly; inappropriately

Arrogance and rudeness are both rooted in selfishness.

Selfishness
Tells us we should get our own way – Galatians 5:20
Creates disorder and every evil action – James 3:16
Blames God – Psalm 78:18
Causes us to turn our back on God – Matthew 19:21-22
Ruins friendships – Proverbs 18:1
Hinders prayer – James 4:3

“Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32

Love selflessly
Lean into God’s love for you daily – 1 John 4:7-21
Doesn’t disregard others – Matt. 19:13-16; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 19:1-9; Matt. 20:29-34; 21:31-32
Sever any claim of entitlement – Phil. 2:1-11

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:35