“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13
So the previous verses would suggest only love remains but actually faith and hope also are unceasing.
They’re like a powerful trinity in our discipleship.
FAITH is the foundation of our life. Faith in God and what Christ has done for us through His Spirit. Faith in His promises. Faith in His presence. Faith in His purposes for our life.
HOPE sustains us through the many difficulties we experience in life. This isn’t wishful thinking but a definite knowledge that God holds us and will bring us through. Hope holds us in the storm. Hope says there’s still more to the story. Hope gives us strength to keep going.
But why is LOVE greater? Eternity.
In eternity we won’t need faith because we will see; we won’t need hope because everything will be fulfilled; but God is love and love will be there for Him, from Him and for mutuality with others.
And so ends a beautiful chapter and a dramatic pause as Paul addresses the abuse in the Corinthian church over several things and one including spiritual gifts. He goes back to it now hoping they have understood the importance
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