July 19, 2015 Elder Linda D. Scott, Pastor

Series Title: What Love Is

Today's Message: Love Always Perseveres

Definitions

Persistent: tenaciously or obstinately continuing despite problems or difficulties, incessant or unrelenting, existing or continuing for an unpleasantly long time, continuing despite problems

Faithful: unwavering in belief, believing firmly in something (the Word) or somebody Jesus), especially a religion or a political doctrine,

Consistently loyal, consistently trustworthy and loyal, especially to a person, promise, or duty.
Not adulterous or promiscuous, not having sexual relations with somebody other than a spouse or partner.
Conscientious, displaying or resulting from a sense of responsibility or devotion to duty.
Loyal Supporter, people who are committed to something (God’s Kingdom) or somebody (Jesus), especially the loyal members of a (Kingdom) political party

Perseveres: (Saints) persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement, carry on, persist, gut it out, hang in there!!!

Examples of PERSEVERE:

She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
Even though she was tired, she persevered and finished the race.
Even though, I am threatened with death, I will not receive the mark of the beast, I persevere!

Always: consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, at every turn, at all events, at any rate, at least, in any case, in any event

For: used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness

Against: in opposition to; contrary to; adverse or hostile to, in resistance to or defense from

Scriptures

How to Love Scripture

Be Persistent. Keep on praying James 5: 16

Confession of your own sins, shows love for God, prayer to God, shows love your SOUL!

Practice endurance, your

crown awaits you James 1: 12

If God is for you, who can be

against you. Romans 8:31

If God be for you,you are blessed!

Be faithful to God and others 1 Peter 4: 8

Fervent (enthusiastic, ardent,passionate) love covers the multitude of sins

These Brethren knew who it was that they believed in, are you as sure as they were? Daniel 3: 1 - 30

Scripture Text

James 5: 16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

James 1: 12: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Romans 8: 31: What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

I Peter 4:5: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

Series Title: What Love is - 15: Love Always Perseveres