Fusion: week of 12/17

FAMILY THEME: THE EXCELLENCE OF LOVE

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

How should believers live out a life of ministry using their spiritual gifts?

Paul dealt with this question in 1 Corinthians 13.

1.  Value Love Above All Gifts, Abilities, and Virtues

     (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

     Without love, all our spiritual gifts and virtues are hollow 

     and meaningless.

 
2.  Love is Demonstrated by Attitudes and Actions

     (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

     Love is an expression of trust, hope, and perseverance.

 
3.  Love Will Never End

     (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)

     All the spiritual gifts will come to an end. Love, however,

     will never fail.