Love Is: It Does Not Envy, It Does Not Boast, It is Not Proud (Week 2) // Eastlake Church - Video

Join Pastor Dave Nelson as he unpacks what it truly means to love—something we learn through patience and kindness and choose through intentional actions.

So, what does real love actually look like in marriage? If you believe the movies, romance novels, or reality TV (looking at you, The Bachelor), love is just one big, emotional high where everything magically works out. But let’s be real—love isn’t just about feelings. It’s a choice. And according to 1 Corinthians 13, that choice means ditching pride, envy, and boasting in favor of something far more powerful: humility and selflessness.

In this message from our Love Is series, we’re talking about how cultural lies shape our expectations of love, how unchecked pride can wreck relationships, and why choosing humility actually makes love stronger (even when your spouse leaves dishes in the sink again). We’ll also challenge you to check the filter in your brain—because if your understanding of love has been built on rom-coms, Instagram quotes, or just bad past experiences, it’s probably time for a reset.

Key Topics Covered:

The sneaky ways pride, envy, and boasting sabotage relationships
Why love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a daily decision
How changing your mindset can actually change your marriage
Creating a healthy, thriving relationship (even after years of bad habits)
Why Jesus' love is the ultimate example of how to love your spouse
No matter where your marriage is right now—flourishing, struggling, or barely hanging on—there’s hope. And the good news? God’s love is bigger than our pride.

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