Love Never Tears Down

Proverbs 13: 1

“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.”

There are people who are builders.  These are people who lend a helping hand to people, who say an encouraging word when one is needed, who are all too willing to listen and not talk, who seek out the people who are in need.  They offer their presence.  They seek God’s guidance.  They never tear down.

Then there are those who do nothing but tear down.  They tear down with their words and with their actions.  They love to hear themselves speak and rarely listen.  They stir the pot if it makes them look smart.  Their will is the only will.  They confuse their own voice with the voice of God.  When the walls collapse, they blame others.

Christians are to be known for their love.   Love never tears down.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Cor. 13:4-7)

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)