If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Photo credit: Dru!
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Ah, it’s so true. I have to constantly remind myself of this….
It doesn’t matter how how much ‘good’ you do or how ‘awesome’ you are. If there is no love involved, then it’s truly meaningless.
I love that I can pop around blogland and read scripture…what a sweet little extra blessing.
Thank you for sharing His awesome Word today!
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This reminds me of a song by one of my favorite artists;
‘ I am Nothing’,
by Ginny Owens:
Here’s a few lyrics…
I could live a flawless life,
Never cheat or steal or lie,
And always speak so kindly, smile so warmly, and go about doing good.
I could dedicate myself to do what everyone else wants me to-
Listen to them, compliment them, say the things I should.
I could show up every Sunday, lead the choir and bible study
And they all might come to know me as a leader and a friend.
Oh, I could achieve success on Earth, but success cannot define my worth
And all theas actions, all these words, will not matter in the end –
Songs will fade to silence,
Stories, they will cease.
The dust will settle, covering all my selfless deeds.
So as I strive to serve You,
Won’t you make it clear to me,
That if I do not love, I am nothing.
I love this! And that picture is stunning
Enjoy your Sunday!
Lindsay
Selah ~ His Word to us through you.
beautiful words to live and love by