I think it's notable how in 1 Corinthians 13:4 when it says "Love suffers long and is kind", that the "suffers long" and "kind" is included in the same breath. They go together. As if to say, love goes through all this mess for another and yet still retains kindness Even as you are suffering, you are still kind. It does not suffer on behalf of another then treat them spitefully for it. Love takes the full brunt of another, even when it really hurts and still is kind throughout all of it. That's amazing. You can suffer through a person's crap and be mean about it and feel justified for that meanness - sneer at them as you're taking care of them, but that's not love. Love is suffering through a person's crap with a sincere smile. Treating them kindly even when it's really hard.
I think that's beautiful.
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