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Chapter 9: POWER PRINCIPLE THREE: THE POWER OF LOVE;
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1Cor 13:13
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love .These three are pre-eminent in the life of the Church and the individual believer – far more important than any spiritual gift. Is it surprising that Paul says love is greater than faith or hope? Faith is necessary for our very salvation (John 3:36). Hope is the expectation that God will fulfill His promises and it is a vital part of the Christian life (Rom 8:24-25).

How is love greater than these? Faith takes, love gives, and it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Faith is like a hand that receives, love is the great thing it receives. Hope is similar to faith and expects good for oneself, love seeks the good of others. Faith and hope are means to an end, love is the end. That which does most for the common good is the greatest and best, and love does this

Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up1 Cor 8:1. Love and love alone causes believers to do what Paul said they should do in 1 Cor 10:24 No one should seek his own benefit, but each one the benefit of others.

After studying this chapter one important question remains – how do we get this “agape”, this unselfish love for God and people? See the answer in 1 John 4:7 Dearly loved ones, let us love one another; for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.
, 19 we love Him because He first loved us.
Though this love comes from God, believers must yield to it, obey it, and put it into practice 1 Cor 14:1 what says Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
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