1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Ministry with love enriches the whole church. Christians are “taught of God to love one another” (1 Thes. 4:9). God the Father taught us to love by sending His Son (1 John 4:19), and God the Son taught us to love by giving His life and by commanding us to love each other (John 13:34–35). The Holy Spirit teaches us to love one another by pouring out God’s love in our hearts (Rom. 5:5). The most important lesson in the school of faith is to love one another. Love enriches all that it touches. 1
Application
- Read Ephesians 4:15. What are the two most important ingredients if you want to communicate effectively?
- Are you more impressed by dramatic faith or by dramatic love?
Thought to Share
Faith may move mountains, but love can move hearts. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, cause me to have fervent love for others.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.