Scripture

Three things will last for ever – faith, hope and love – and the greatest of these is love.

Observation

Paul now goes on to talk about something even more important than spiritual gifts – love.

We can speak in all the tongues in the world, give amazing prophecies, move mountains by faith, give everything to the poor. Without love, it’s all meaningless.

All the spiritual gifts will come to an end. They will not be needed in heaven. Three things last forever – faith, hope and love – and the greatest of these is love.

Application

There is no conflict between love and the spiritual gifts. It is not that we hav eto choose one side or the other.

Paul’s directive is for prophecy, tongues, knowledge AND love. Do not neglect love while pursuing the spiritual gifts. Otherwise you just make noise like a clanging cymbal.

The way of Jesus is the way of love.

We will not need prophecies, miracles, healings, and words of knowledge in heaven. But we will need to love one another

Prayer

Lord Jesus, please put your love in my heart. Help me to show your love to my neighbours. Amen.