Showing Grace

What Grace Looks Like:
Grace builds up; it doesn't tear down.
Grace gives what is underserved, focusing on mercy not justice.
Grace is costly.
Grace gives without expecting anything in return.
grace thinks of others, not self.
Grace focuses on the important, not the trivial.
Grace looks at what could be, rather than fixating on what is or is not.
Grace helps people become more like Christ.
Grace doesn't condemn or give up on people.

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True love:
Does not grow frustrated and give up on those who are less mature.
Does not get jealous.
Doesn't seek recognition or steal the limelight.
Subdues pride, refusing to capitulate to hurt feelings.
Does not act unkindly.
Keeps loving regardless of the other person's response.
Doesn't retaliate because of injury.
Always assumes the best in people.
Never compromises with sin.
Keeps hoping.
Remains faithful.
(From my Small Group/Sunday School lesson July 5th)