I Corinthians 13 The Greatest Gift is Love.

 

I Corinthians 13– The Greatest Gift is Love

Spiritual gifts ultimately have no value if the gifted person does not treat others with Love. What did Paul say love is? Love suffers long, bearing annoyances and inconveniences, not losing its temper. Love is kind, taking the initiative to be considerate and helpful. Love does not envy but rejoices when others succeed. Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up but instead draws others to it. Love does not behave rudely or impolitely but acts in a manner worthy of Christ. Love does not seek its own but always seeks to benefit others. Love is not provoked but will allow difference of opinion in minor matters. Love thinks no evil but makes allowances for people’s faults. Love does not rejoice in iniquity but rejoices in the truth. “Bears all things” means that love never loses faith in others and is willing to think the best of them. “Hope all things” means that love looks forward with optimism, knowing that God works all things together for good. “Endures all things” means that love holds on in the end, love never fails and it never ends. When we love, we take part in eternity. We can ask God to perfect our love for Him and for others.

New believers need care and guidance to help them learn how to grow in their faith. As we mature, we know how to look to God for guidance in ourselves. As we feed on God’s Word, we develop muscles and increase our strength. Even so, our faith will not be complete until we see Christ face to face. Then we will understand everything clearly. In the meantime, we should aim to grow and develop, seeking to be more like Christ every day.

 

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