If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 NABRE In the quoted verse we have the opening to Paul’s great exhortation on faith, hope and love. He begins by saying even if he…
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1 John 4:16 – September 15, 2020
We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. 1 John 4:16 NABRE In this letter John makes abundantly clear that love originates in God, because God is love,…
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If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Philippians 2:1-2 NABRE Paul having great trust in the community at…
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Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. 1 Peter 3:8 NABRE Peter names five characteristics that ought to mark how all members in the church relate to others in the community. We are called to be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward…
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So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NABRE Paul is responding to a question about eating meat that has been offered to an idol. Paul’s key message is that no matter what you eat or drink, in…
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