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1 Corinthians 13.9-10 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
For now we know in part
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David Wang
Apr 11, 2010
Logos2Go
1 Corinthians 13.9-10 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
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2 comments:
But we do now know enough ...
It is significant that this observation of the Apostle Paul regarding partial knowledge, which you have beautifully illustrated, comes as the conclusion to his great hymn to love.
The comparison hinges on a stark contrast begun in verse 8: "Love never fails. But where there are prophecies..."
Paul has raised this contrast earlier in the letter: "We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God." (1 Corinthians 8:1-3)
All we need to know now is love. "I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God." (Acts 20:27) Though we know only in part, we know enough--even the whole will of God--if we love.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (vs 4-8)
"We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19)
Thank you Dan. I do appreciate your thoughts. Love is indeed the guiding principle in an otherwise foggy existence. May He instruct us in every instance on how to express his love in the world.
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