1 Corinthians 13:4, Charity is Not Puffed Up
To be puffed up is to be filled with pride and self-conceit, a haughty spirit, lacking in humility and graciousness. It describes an inflated ego and a superiority complex. It is a prideful contempt of others and an air of self-importance that puts down others to elevate oneself. The character of God’s love is without such self-exaltation or arrogance. In fact, lowliness rather characterizes God’s love. Charity is not puffed up. The Bible tells us that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5).