150 Love Is . . .

1 Corinthians 13, TBC Book Two, Chapter 150
Believers at Corinth were excited about the evidence of God’s Spirit at work within them. But Paul pointed out that there was something even more powerful that could demonstrate to the world they had a very real relationship with God. While it is good to desire spiritual gifts, there is something even better to pursue. . . .

If I could speak in human languages I have never learned,
Or utter the language of heaven, known only to angels,
       But have not love,
I am only a loud gong or a crashing cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy 
         and can understand all mysteries and knowledge,
And if my gift of faith is so strong I can move mountains,
       But I am unable to love,
I am nothing.

If I surrender all my possessions to those who are poor,
And sacrifice my life in the flames of martyrdom,
       But have not love,
I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind.
       It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not arrogant.
       It is not rude, it is not self-centered, it is not easily angered.
       It does not keep score when wronged. . . .

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: The most underrated power is the one all of us can muster—you can’t go wrong with love.
     A promise to cling to: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
               "Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV               
     A praise to fill you: Love  Petra     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]



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