I Corinthians 13:1-7
The Way of Love – Part 1

Today, 05/24/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 13:1-7.

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

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, and have not charity, I am nothing.

3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. What does the ability to speak in the tongues of men and of angels represent?

2. What does the ability to prophesy, to understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and to have all faith represent?

3. What does feeding the poor, distributing wealth, and sacrificing oneself represent?

4. Define the characteristics of love as listed in verses 4-7.

Suggested Applications:

1. Do you have love? Does your love possess all the characteristics listed in verses 4-7?