1 Corinthians 13:8 “Love
never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are
tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.”
The Message says it this way: “Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in
tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit.”
Love never
fails. Love never dies. Love is eternal, everlasting, unchanging, trustworthy. God
is LOVE.
Prophecies –
inspired speech – sermons and messages by pastors or prophets will end.
Praying in
tongues—private
prayer languages will end.
Knowledge will end or
die; understanding will come to a dead-end.
This scripture is beyond my wisdom or
understanding. Scholars ponder and debate the meaning of this passage. In
simple terms, love is eternal and all other spiritual gifts given to man are
limited, dwarfed – are nothing – compared to LOVE. So acquiring these gifts is of
less value compared to learning to love.
Help me pursue love; teach me to love,
Lord.
Such a important reminder as we sit on the eve of the day celebrating love...May we love each other with the love of Christ! Thanks for sharing and welcome to the group!
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