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Unseemly means acting in a way that is “out of bounds” or “out of shape” (behavior that does not fit the circumstance or setting). Perhaps the best definition for unseemly is offered by the CBL (GED, 1:479): Bible “love does not do anything which could cause shame or disgrace. Christian love is courteous, tactful, and becoming.
Because of the word “unseemly” in First Corinthians 13:5, it explicitly means that the Holy Spirit is telling us: “Love is not rude and discourteous — it is not careless or thoughtless, nor does it carry on in a fashion that would be considered insensitive to others.…”.
Deuteronomy 23:14 - For Jehovah thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; and thy camp shall be holy, that he see nothing unseemly with thee, and turn away from thee.
1 Corinthians 13:5. ESV or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; NIV It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Doth not behave itself unseemly; he doth not behave himself towards any in an uncomely or unbeseeming manner, and will do nothing towards his brother, which in the opinion of men shall be a filthy or indecent action.
God loves us unconditionally, so have a loving relationship with Him; but loving relationships with others is second. The Bible is all about these two important relationships. Even Bible preaches about unconditional love, sacrifice; it’s sad that many people around us have hurting or broken relationships.
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1 Corinthians 7 provides practical, Godly wisdom on the matters of marriage, singleness, divorce, and remarriage. Paul encourages believers to steward their relationship status for the glory of God and to live in undivided devotion to Him.
