Can't Buy Me Love

The Beatles penned these words in the second verse of the song "Can't Buy Me Love":
"I'll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love"

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

It is true, money can't buy you love. Some say it can buy temporary happiness, but not true happiness. Without love, we are poor no matter how much money or things of value we have. But it also points to how desperate we are for love.

My Bible has a side note discussing 1 Corinthians 13 and is titled strengthening relationships. If you look at verses 4-7 and replace the word love with your name, how true does the passage now read? In all of our relationships, we need to focus on these three verses and try to the best of our ability to have it ring true. Doesn't this also make you think about the true motives behind what you do for others? Is it out of love or for some other reason?

It may be worthwhile to copy these verses and keep them close to you at all times. When you find yourself interacting with others, refer back to them. Isn't this how you want to be treated by others?

Have a blessed Thursday.