The thirteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians is a well-known chapter about love. It is a scripture that is often read from at weddings. It is a chapter that is frequently lifted of its context and treated as if this is a stand alone topic from the apostle Paul. But 1 Corinthians 13 stands in a context about the need for unity. In chapter 12 we see these Christians highlighting their differences as a way to elevate themselves over each other. They did not see themselves as one body with different abilities doing different things for the good of the one body. Instead, they saw themselves as individuals, disconnected from the body and trying to bring glory to themselves because of the gifts they possessed. As the apostle Paul ends that part of his teaching, he says these words, “And I will show you a still more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31). It is a great transition statement because it leaves the reader to want to know what is the more excellent way. What is the even better way?

To read more of this lesson click here.

The post The We In Love (1 Corinthians 13) appeared first on Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ.