| COMMISSIONER CORNER Understanding Charity |
| Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; – 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 |
ATTENTION: CAMP WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED SOON........ Do we
really have charity? Charity refers to God’s love and is described as the kind of self-
giving love God’s followers are to show toward each other. The Greek word "agape"
means the unconditional love Christians have for each other. This love can endure
evil, injury, and provocation, without being filled with resentment, indignation, or
revenge. It makes the mind firm, giving it power over anger, and equips it with
patience that waits and wishes for a brother to be reformed rather than resenting his
behavior. It puts up with slight and neglect from the person it loves, and waits to see
the kind effects of such patience. It is not envious of the good of others, their gifts,
nor their good qualities. If we love our neighbor we will not be jealous of his/her
welfare, or be displeased with it. Instead, we will share and rejoice in it.
Charity subdues pride and vain-glory; It vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, it is not
conceited, does not blow up at accusations, nor relish in honor, power, or respect,
which does not belong to it. It is not arrogant, apt to despise others, or step on them,
or treat them scornfully. If we believe on the principle of true brotherly love, we will
honor one another, Romans 12:10. We will not act out of a spirit of contention, but in
humility we will esteem others better than ourselves, Philippians 2:3. True love gives
us an esteem of our brethren, and raises our value for them. This will also limit
esteem of ourselves, preventing conceit and arrogance.
Although some degree of self-love is natural, charity does not seek its own praise,
profit, or pleasure. Reasonable self-love was by our Savior made the measure of our
love to others, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The apostle does not mean
that charity destroys all regard to self and he does not mean that the charitable man
should neglect himself and all his interests. But charity never seeks its own at the
hurt of others, or with the neglect of others. Charity often neglects its own for the
sake of others; prefers their welfare and satisfaction to its own; and it prefers the well-
being of the public and community, whether civic or religious, over its own advantage.
Do we as Christians have this kind of love for one another? If not, then how can we
really expect to see the kingdom of God.
really have charity? Charity refers to God’s love and is described as the kind of self-
giving love God’s followers are to show toward each other. The Greek word "agape"
means the unconditional love Christians have for each other. This love can endure
evil, injury, and provocation, without being filled with resentment, indignation, or
revenge. It makes the mind firm, giving it power over anger, and equips it with
patience that waits and wishes for a brother to be reformed rather than resenting his
behavior. It puts up with slight and neglect from the person it loves, and waits to see
the kind effects of such patience. It is not envious of the good of others, their gifts,
nor their good qualities. If we love our neighbor we will not be jealous of his/her
welfare, or be displeased with it. Instead, we will share and rejoice in it.
Charity subdues pride and vain-glory; It vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, it is not
conceited, does not blow up at accusations, nor relish in honor, power, or respect,
which does not belong to it. It is not arrogant, apt to despise others, or step on them,
or treat them scornfully. If we believe on the principle of true brotherly love, we will
honor one another, Romans 12:10. We will not act out of a spirit of contention, but in
humility we will esteem others better than ourselves, Philippians 2:3. True love gives
us an esteem of our brethren, and raises our value for them. This will also limit
esteem of ourselves, preventing conceit and arrogance.
Although some degree of self-love is natural, charity does not seek its own praise,
profit, or pleasure. Reasonable self-love was by our Savior made the measure of our
love to others, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The apostle does not mean
that charity destroys all regard to self and he does not mean that the charitable man
should neglect himself and all his interests. But charity never seeks its own at the
hurt of others, or with the neglect of others. Charity often neglects its own for the
sake of others; prefers their welfare and satisfaction to its own; and it prefers the well-
being of the public and community, whether civic or religious, over its own advantage.
Do we as Christians have this kind of love for one another? If not, then how can we
really expect to see the kingdom of God.
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