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Characteristics of Love #9 – Keeps No Records of Wrongs image

Characteristics of Love #9 – Keeps No Records of Wrongs

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Characteristics of Love #8 – Not Easily Angered image

Characteristics of Love #8 – Not Easily Angered

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Characteristics of Love #7 – Not Self Seeking

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Characteristics of Love #6 – Not Rude

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Characteristics of Love #5 – Not Arrogant or Proud

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Characteristics of Love #4 – Not Boastful

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Characteristics of Love #3 – Not Envious

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Characteristics of Love #2 – Kindness

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Characteristics of Love #1 – Patience

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