Árdís - 01.01.1951, Page 10

ÁRDÍS
2. Kindness.
Love is active. Have you not noticed how much of Christ’s life
was spent in doing kind things, making people happy, doing a good
turn. There is only one thing greater than happiness and that is
holiness, and it is not in our keeping—but what God has put into
our power . . . is the happiness of those around us, and that is
largely secured by being kind. I wonder why we are not kinder
than we are? How much the world needs it!
3. Generosity.
Love envieth not. Whenever you attempt a good work you will
find others doing the same kind of work, and probably doing it
better. Envy them not. Envy is a feeling of ill will.
4. Humiliíy.
After you have been kind or done a kind deed go back into the
shade and say nothing about it. Love hides even from itself. Is not
puffed up.
5. Courlesy.
This is Love in society. Love in relation to etiquette. Does
not behave itself unseemly. Politeness has been defined as Love
in trifles.
6. Unselfishness .
Love seeketh not her own. Most obvious lesson in Christ’s
teaching is that there is no happiness in having and getting any-
thing, but only in giving. Half the world is on the wrong scent—
in pursuit of happiness. They think it consists of having, and getting
and being served by others. It consists in giving and serving others.
He that would be great among you saith Christ,“ let him serve”.
“It’s more blessed to give than to receive”.
7. Good Temper.
Love is not easily provoked. Nothing could be more striking
than to find (good temper) among the nine ingredients of Love. We
speak of temper as a family failing and matter of temperament, and
yet the bible refers to it again and again as one of the most destruc-
tive elements in human nature. It is often the blot on a noble
character. You know of men who are all but perfect—and women
who would be entirely perfect but for an easily ruffled, quick-
tempered or touchy disposition.