The Way That Works
As the Apostle Paul continues in this letter to the Corinthians, his main aim is to coach and encourage these followers of Jesus (and us too) toward the better way of Jesus. Here in chapter 13 he lays out the way of love that is to guide every interaction and relationship. We can have great knowledge, incredible oratory gifting and marvelous spiritual abilities - but if we don’t operate with love, Paul says we’re got nothing really to show. Spiritual maturity is not merely a matter of ability, but a matter of a life and a heart that operates with the love of Christ. Love is the way of Jesus and the way of life that ultimately works!Paul wrote this to correct a church that had confused being gifted - with being mature. Christian maturity is marked more by love, then gifting.
