1st Corinthians 13 is undoubtedly one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. You can find it featured on everything from throw pillows to wall décor and it’s read at virtually every Christian wedding. And yet, what the average person may not realize is that 1 Corinthians 13 wasn’t written as a sentimental instruction guide for dating or marriage. It was written as a reminder for a church that was constantly fighting and was riddled with problems. Today, we’ll look at why the Apostle Paul believed that the answer to the 1st Century church’s problems—and the 21st Century church’s problems—is love.