The gift of loving

Loving people does not come naturally. It is a gift from the Holy Spirit (Col 1:8). We all have our quirks and foibles. If you are easily offended you will soon be driven from society. Loving people is choosing not to be offended, to forbear, forgive, give the benefit of the doubt (1Co 13). While extending maximum grace and latitude to those around you, you must do your best not to offend. You must abstain from demanding your rights and stating your opinions. It seems unfair, but that is what true love is; sacrificing yourself for others. You can only manage to pull it off by the power of the Holy Spirit.