The One Part 3: 1 Corinthians 13:7
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Introduction:
Attention:
College: Peak-existence of life
Seeing other couples everywhere
Incorrect perspective = incorrect understanding of love
1 Corinthians 13:7: Behavior (how you do things) > Attitude (the way you think about things) > Perspective (the way you see things)
Need:
See dating correctly
Look at things the right way
Body:
The Big Idea: Prepare Your Perspective Towards Dating
The Question: What dating perspectives should you prepare?
Security
1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Explanation:
A verse sandwich!
Greek verb: “Protects” or “Covers”
Taken together: Never stops covering/protecting
Always provides security
The security guard that never stops
Endurance > Patience
Q. Why is this important for dating?
The need of feeling safe
Goes both ways
Q. Where is this in the Gospel?
Jesus is our defender
Covers our sin
Protects us from the enemy
Illustration:
Working out in college
Application:
Do people feel safe around you?
Do you feel safe around others?
Protect and be protected
The Big Idea: Prepare Your Perspective Towards Dating
The Question: What dating perspectives should you prepare?
2. Faithfulness
1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Explanation:
“Always trusts”
Seeing the best in people
The Good > the Bad
Not gullible, but not thinking the worst
Never jump to the worst case scenario
Giving the benefit of the doubt
Taking their word for it
Q. Why is this important for dating?
Trust issues
Q. Where do we see this in the Gospel?
Omniscience (all-knowing)
He never gives up on us (story of the Bible)
Illustration:
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Application:
Trusting?
See the best?
Look for the good in people, the “image of God”
The Big Idea: Prepare Your Perspective Towards Dating
The Question: What dating perspectives should you prepare?
3. Hopefulness
1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Explanation:
“Refusing to take failure as final”
AKA: Optimistic
Negative people = draining
Complaining
Never smile
Optimistic people = fuel the tank
Being positive
Glass is half-full
Q. Why is this important for dating?
Suck the life
Q. Where do you see this in the Gospel?
Jesus = the ultimate positive
Gives purpose and meaning to life
Illustration:
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Application:
More optimistic or negative?
Don’t be a negative Nancy
Respond to difficulties with positivity (what can I learn?)
Conclusion
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