1Corinthians 13:1
1Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become a sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
1Corinithians
13:1-13 is the most common scripture referenced in a marriage ceremony
because it speaks of the greatest gift which is love. But many do not
understand that love is to be the foundation for which all things are
built and all things are accomplished. It is to be the motivation of
every gift given and service rendered. However, many have other motives.
The apostle Paul spoke of the different ways a person can use a
spiritual gift as well as giving to the poor. To Paul's point, if love
of others is not the motive for doing any and all things, then, whatever
the gift, the action, the service, it will not matter.
Proverbs 16:2 says All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits.
The
Lord sees every motive because it is in the heart. He sees beyond what
man sees. And as the Lord told Samuel upon choosing David as king, man
looks at outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart. If what you
are doing is not based on love, sooner or later the true motive will
appear. If what you are offering is not based on love even the recipient
of whatever you are offering will eventually be made aware. And then
what?
Why is love so important? Because God is love.
It is not just some saying. 1John 4:8 says He who does not love does not
know God, for God is love.
God is the foundation which means love is to be the foundation and motivation.
P.S. Remember to tune into the Leap of Faith Network (www.
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Stubbs on the Leap of Faith Show Mon-Fri 10-12pm and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment throughout the day!
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