“And now abideth faith, hope, and charity, these three; but
the greatest of these is charity.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Love is one of those words in the English language that is “all over the place” in meaning, usually associated with feelings. We love God, family, friends, pets, chocolate, coffee, vehicles, house, clothes, hair, job, seasons, holidays; this list is lengthy. But the Bible is clear about love. As Paul instructed Corinth's church about spiritual gifts, he focused on love (charity), agape—God’s love. He said people who could speak different languages; had great wisdom; were godly, sacrificial, generous, and caring gained nothing if love’s attributes were missing:
Love is patient and kind.
Love is not jealous, boastful, proud, or
rude.
Love does not demand its way.
Love is not ill-tempered nor keeps records of
when wronged.
Love doesn’t rejoice about injustice but
rejoices when truth prevails.
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures.
Agape lasts forever.
Three things will last forever: faith, hope, and love. But the
greatest is God's love.
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