“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”
1 Corinthians 8:1-3 KJV
Paul’s revelation, “Now let me address the issue of food offered in sacrifice to idols. It seems that everyone believes his own opinion is right on this matter. How easily we get puffed up over our opinions! But love builds up the structure of our new life. If anyone thinks of himself as a know-it-all, he still has a lot to learn. But if a person passionately loves God, he will possess the knowledge of God.” We all have knowledge that makes a person look important, but it is only through love that we reach our full maturity. To put it simply, “love builds up.” It builds up our lives, our churches, our families, and others. Love is the most powerful substance for building what will last forever. Everything else is of no value when there is no love - the God kind of love that is unconditional and knows no boundaries. This is our hope. “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who was given to us.” We trust in the love God has for us. God is love! Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them. Let’s passionately love God so that we may know Him. Amen!
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