The Importance of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Having rights beliefs is good. Doing the right thing is good. And faithfully serving God is good. But they has value only if done in live.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
Having rights beliefs is good. Doing the right thing is good. And faithfully serving God is good. But they has value only if done in live.
Jesus told us the greatest command is to love God with all that we are and others as ourselves. Let your love make a difference in the world.
Jesu’ prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don’t let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.
The church at Thessalonica was flourishing in faith and growing in love. They were, and are, an example of what is important for a church.
This chapter makes clear the primacy and enduring nature of love. And this includes debates over doctrine. Do everything in love.
Broken people abound in the world, myself included. But I am so thankful that Jesus loves people who have failed, bring healing to us.
Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
True and false disciples are distinguished, not by their church activities, but by whether or not they are doing the Father’s will.
Is the church you are a part of known by your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope?
The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.