1 Corinthians 13:5

Love, The More Excellent Way

⁴ Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently, ⁵ is not self-interested, is not easily provoked, nor suspects any ill; ⁶ it does not countenance injustice, but smiles upon virtue;

No

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man consult barely his own interest: but every man that of others.

Philippians 2:21

the most consult their private advantage, and neglect the dispensation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:22

but I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be punish'd by the tribunal: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be punish'd by the Sanhedrim: but whosoever shall say, thou fool, shall be punish'd by the fire of Gehenna.

Matthew 9:4

and Jesus perceiving their reflections, said, why do you entertain so bad an opinion?

Mark 3:5

then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

Luke 7:39

which the Pharisee, who had invited him, observing, he thus argued with himself, if this man were a prophet, he could not but know that the woman, who is so busy with him, is a person of a loose character.

Romans 14:12-15

Since then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God;

Romans 15:1-2

I add, we that are better inform'd ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not study our own pleasure.

1 Corinthians 7:36

if any man thinks it would be a reflexion upon his manhood to be a stale batchelor, and so ought to marry; let him follow his bent, he is at liberty, let such marry.

1 Corinthians 10:33

thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:13-16

Be you yourselves judges: is it decent for a woman to pray to God without a veil?

1 Corinthians 11:18

for first, I hear, that when you come together in the church, you fall into parties; and I believe it is true of some of you.

1 Corinthians 11:21-22

for in eating every one strives to take his own supper first, and while one is hungry, another is surfeited.

1 Corinthians 12:25

that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same mutual concern for one another.

1 Corinthians 14:33-40

for God is not the God of confusion, but of peace, in all christian assemblies.

2 Corinthians 5:19

for it is God that has reconciled the world to himself, by Jesus Christ, by not imputing their sins to them; and hath committed to us the gospel of reconciliation.

Galatians 5:13

for, brethren, you have been called to liberty. only abuse not this freedom as a pretext to vice, but in offices of love be as servants one to another.

Galatians 6:1-2

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.

Philippians 2:3-5

Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

for you know what an example we have given for your imitation: that our conduct among you was regular:

2 Timothy 2:10

I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory.

James 1:19

Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.

1 John 3:16-17

this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.