I found this beautiful article on the Latter Day Saint church website. I love it. I have read 1 Corinthians 13:4 but I didn't really know the meaning of these actions and how to apply them in my life. This is just written so well. Like a daily check list.
Christ like Love
“Suffereth long” (1 Cor. 13:4)
• Is patient and tolerant, does not criticize. Recognizes that spouse
is progressing, is patient with imperfections.
“Is kind” (1 Cor. 13:4)
• Is nice, thoughtful, interested in others. • Is a Good Samaritan,
comforts, is merciful. • Can we “fall out of” kindness?
“Envieth not” (1 Cor. 13:4)
• Is content, grateful for blessings. • Rejoices in another’s gifts,
talents, success. • Is generous and offers help to those in need. • Lives
frugally. • Knows the difference between needs and wants, avoids unnecessary
debt.
“Is not puffed up” (1 Cor. 13:4)
• Is humble, meek, teachable. • Does not speak vainly or seek
attention. • Happily serves wherever called. • Lifts, praises, builds others
up. • Seeks the will of God.
“Doth not behave itself unseemly” (1 Cor. 13:5)
• Is courteous, well mannered, tactful, tasteful, reverent, respectful,
mindful of others. • Is clean, neat, orderly.
“Seeketh not her own” (1 Cor. 13:5)
• Is tender-hearted, sensitive, compassionate, merciful, generous. •
Seeks unity, kneels together in prayer, listens with empathy, avoids
contention. • Thinks “we” and “ours.” • Is approachable. • Seeks to please God.
“Is not easily provoked” (1 Cor. 13:5)
• Is forgiving, patient, calm, gentle, respectful. • Understands that
anger is a decision and can be controlled. • Is a peacemaker (see 3 Ne. 12:9).
“Thinketh no evil” (1 Cor. 13:5)
• Is nonjudgmental, respectful, helpful, pure, obedient. • Has “no more
disposition to do evil” (Mosiah 5:2). • Is modest in dress, thought, speech. •
Virtue garnishes thoughts unceasingly.
“Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth”
(1 Cor. 13:6)
• Stays close to the Spirit through regular scripture study, prayer,
obedience. • Has discovered that truth leads to joy and happiness.
“Beareth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
• Has moral courage, is bold in truth. • Turns the other cheek, is
calm. (This does not mean that abuse victims should silently bear cruelty, or
follow a spouse disobedient to God.)
“Believeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
• Clearly sees the eternal potential of spouse and forever families. •
Sees others as children of God. • Holds fast to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Hopeth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
• Is an optimist. • Looks for the best. • Praises, builds up, expresses
affection. • Continues courting spouse.
“Endureth all things” (1 Cor. 13:7)
• Doesn’t complain or murmur. • Is responsible and gladly accepts
callings. • Sees growth in adversity. • Has a desire to learn and progress. •
Is steadfast, knows life is a test.
“Charity never faileth” (1 Cor. 13:8)
• Loves as Christ loves us. • Is supportive.
