Posts tagged love
The Way of Love | Beauty and Honor - 1 Corinthians 11 | May 12

Today we celebrate the beauty and honor of womanhood in God's economy of equality. In prayer, prioritize humility and submission to God's word. Acknowledge the limitations of human understanding and guard against imposing personal interpretations on Scripture. Seek understanding and guidance from God's word with humility, allowing it to shape and transform your heart. Embrace difficult passages rather than avoiding or distorting them, recognizing that all of Scripture is for your growth and understanding, even if it challenges cultural norms or personal preferences.

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The Who of Love | The Confessions of Communion - 1 Corinthians 10 | May 5

1 Corinthians chapter 10 concludes the first part of a series on love, emphasizing the importance of selflessness and unity in Christian fellowship. Paul addresses the Corinthians' misuse of communion, warning against idolatry and selfishness. Communion symbolizes participation in Christ's body and should be approached with reverence and consideration for others. It's a declaration of faith, unity, and devotion to God, reminding us to prioritize our relationship with Him and our love for others above all else.

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The Who of Love | Compelled by Love - 1 Corinthians 9 | April 28

We are compelled by Christ's love to live a life of giving, sacrifice, and love. We prioritize the Gospel over personal gain. We invest in God's mission. Sacrifice is defined as giving up what we love for something we love more. Ultimately, love for Christ and His mission should drive all our actions, leading us to a transformed life. The prize pursued is sharing the blessings of the Gospel, motivates believers to live purposefully pursuing faith and joy for others.

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The Who of Love | Knowledge and Love - 1 Corinthians 8 | April 21

Knowledge alone is not enough; it must be coupled with love. Right knowing leads to right loving. The Corinthians' concern over idolatry revealed their broken knowing. True knowing, real love, embodied in the love God has shown us, is crucial, as it reveals God's love to the world. Loving our brothers means prioritizing their spiritual well-being over our desires. And to truly understand love, we must fix our gaze on God, the only one worthy of our fixation.

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