Reading: 1 Corinthians 13 and Numbers 25-26
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:3, If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Observation: There are many groups out there that in the name of religion or some other belief they give up everything in that things name. Some of the most radical religions believe that if they give their life in attacks against their enemy they will be taken to the best heaven with all the perks.
Application: Paul is reminding us of what God told us though his son, “Love your neighbor.” I know there are many times I have a hard time wanting to love my neighbors, in my head I'm thinking “have you seen these people, they are weird, they keep their shads drawn all the time and almost never come out and when they do they wear strange things and speak different languages.” We could give up everything and die for someone but if it is not done with love it’s nothing. This love is not an affection for these people but it is caring for them more then your self, it’s acting and placing their needs above your own without wanting or asking for anything in return. Just as I love my brother and his family and would do anything for him but I don’t really want to go on vacation with them. Love is not a feeling, It is a choice and and action. We are to place the needs of others above our own no matter if its local or global take care of those who are struggling.
Prayer: Father I am in awe of the wisdom what you show me though your spirit and the opportunity you give me to open your word every day. I thank you for your love and the provisions and blessings that you pour out on us each and every day. I ask that you help us to love as you love, placing the needs of others above out own and give us a heart to talk to those different and share your love with them.
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