As I started to memorize 1 Corinthians 13, I realized the chapter was another template for character development. Do you feel the squeeze to conform us to His way? They help us recognize and center on our need for the Holy Spirit. 

2 Peter 1:4 says that we are partakers of Christ’s divine nature. Paul did a great job of defining what  His character of love is. 1 Corinthians 13:4 says, “…Love suffers long and is kind, love does not envy, love does not parade itself, nor is it puffed up.”

I know from experience that when pressed during a hard trial, it is easy to become sharp in our words. Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. When we are under His control, our fruit will be sweet and nourishing for others. When we are in our flesh, our fruit will be bitter and cast aside. Luke 6:35 says that the Lord is kind to the unthankful and evil.