Love is the greatest and lasting expression of God

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13

The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, in chapter 13, makes a wonderful description of the one thing which is part either of the fruit of the spirit, and it is a gift from God as well. However, one of the author’s most wonderful statements in this regard is that he recognizes that love remains, along with faith and hope. Nevertheless, Paul makes it clear that of these three, the greatest is love.

That is why, at this opportunity, I would like to invite you, church, to follow the example of the Father, who out of love sent his Son to live with us to teach us to love. 

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” 

John 13:35

It is interesting how Jesus does not mention other things in this part of his speech. Jesus does not mention, for example, the Sound Doctrine, laws, rules, the true interpretation, or the correct way to do things in order for people to know that we are Jesus’ disciples. No. He only mentioned one: love. 

Therefore, may our love be alive, real, without pretense, full of mercy and solidarity; expressed towards our neighbor in giving, towards God in obeying, and towards ourselves in our day to day life. 

The best path for us to follow is love!

Warmly,

Ps. David Gaitan