2. What does that mean exactly?
It means that our ability to put up with the gruff and inconveniences
cause by others can be an indicator of how much we love them.
Love is slow to anger when inconvenienced. When we get in the
trenches with people to endure difficulty or hardship, and we do it
without complaining, we express our love for them.

3. What does this mean?
It means that grace is the capacity to accept people as they are and
forgive them for the wrong they cause. As a component of love,
grace is an act of the will, extended without condition or limitation.
When we receive grace, it is always undeserved and usually
unexpected. We come by it through no power of our own, but,
rather, through the power of love extended from others. People who
feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation are compelled to act
more responsibly.

4. What does this mean?
It means that sometimes the most loving thing we can do for people is
tell them the truth–even when the truth hurts. Making decisions that
hurt people in the present but help them avoid even greater pain
and hardship in the future may be the kindest thing we can do for
them. This is why love is tough and gutsy. The caveat, of course, is
that our actions must be motivated by genuine love. Often we
avoid telling people the truth because, in the name of kindness, we
want to spare them the hurt. At other times, we avoid telling people
the truth out of self-protection, we hate the thought of being
disliked. In either case, we do them no favor. Our evasion of the
truth enables others to continue operating with deficiencies that are
detrimental to their success and well-being. That is not love.

5. Love is not proud? What does that mean? Often we think of pridefulness, as
someone "struttin' their stuff," or thinking of themselves as better than
others in very visible ways. Here is a definition of pride that will change
your definition of pride forever, if you'll take hold of it; “Pride isn't thinking
too much of yourself; It's thinking of yourself too much!”
That's right. It's possible to be prideful even while you're putting yourself
down, saying, "Woe is me. I'm just not worthy, just not good enough."
Your focus is still on yourself! You're focused on yourself just as much as
the person who thinks too highly of himself or herself. You're still thinking
of yourself! You can't be thinking of another person's well being. You're
too self-focused. That's pride! Never mind you're unworthiness. Love
doesn't make junk. You're worthy because love makes you worthy. And
guess what? You're no better than the next guy. You have nothing that
your parents didn't give you, and nothing they can't take back in a
moment. So you have nothing to focus on about yourself, either thinking
too highly of yourself, or thinking too lowly of yourself. Quit thinking
about yourself. It’s not about you! Love is not proud. It doesn't focus on
self. It focuses on everything but, and the well being of others.

6. What does this mean?
Love believes all things. I think that is one of the greatest statements. There is
such beauty, grace, and security in it. It isn't talking about being gullible.
If you put it with the rest of the love statements people have made, you
can see they’re talking about giving someone the benefit of the doubt.
Instead of jumping to a negative conclusion, assume the best first. If the
negative conclusion is the correct one, that truth will eventually be
found out and can be dealt with. But a lot of people have done more
harm thinking the worst about what someone did or said, instead of
keeping an open mind and thinking the best. I know this looks like we're
setting ourselves up to look like a fool. I personally think what makes us
look foolish is if we behave badly when we discover we were wrong
when we thought the best of someone. If we start ranting and raving
about the other person and become nasty towards them, that will make
us look foolish. But if we remain calm, and treat the situation in a
gracious and polite manner, people watching the situation may
develop respect for us and become interested in why we are being so
gracious.

7. What does this mean?
I think love always hopes means that no matter what, when you love
unconditionally you will never see fault. Love will always see and
endure the greater good. Love never gives us up, but people do.
Love is always optimistic in spite of what is apparent. When you love
someone, you always have hope for them. Hence the reason so
many people stay with a lover who mistreats them or cheats on
them. Love always hopes that the other person will do better in the
next situation.

8. What does this mean?
It means that no matter what love will conquer all. Most people
believe that “God” has the say in everything and he decides
who we love, when we love, etc. I am not a person who believes
such things as these. I’m not saying he doesn’t exist, I’m just
saying I choose who I love, how I love, when and where I love
and do all sorts of things. If you believe something different, good
for you. We all have different opinions on the matter; which is why
I chose to make this power point. I don’t really know what “love
never fails” means. I’m hoping a few of you can put on your
thinking caps and come up with a definition of what this means.