TEXT: I Corinthians 13

LOVE

Paul wants the Corinthians to direct their attention not on gifts but on something higher: Love. (12:31b)
He then proceeds with a beautiful poetic description of what love is, looks like, and behaves like.
I'd like to memorize this section. This concept is further development on the selfless qualities Paul describes in earlier chapters. It's not about me (even after God). It's about others and the love we can show them. Both in the church and out in the world. Revolutionary thinking. It really is God thinking. If we truly understand the love of God for His creation, enough to die for it, then we will be loving in its truest form: patient, kind, truthful, hopes, believes...
This attitude and behavior can only come from being transformed by God. We will resort to our unloving selves if we attempt on our own--and we'll come up empty handed. Seek God-from whom comes all righteousness, faith, hope, and love.
If my pursuit is after spiritual gift alone, I am a noise maker, annoying to all around. (13:1)

Memorize this chapter.