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Open by reading all of chapter 13...

Intro:

Some people say, that gaining exceptional gifts, talents or fame..

… won’t change them one single bit.

Even though, they excel..

Even though, they are recognized..

Even though, they are esteemed..

Even though.. they are validated..

They claim, that nothing will be changed..

They will continue to be..

.. common, normal.. approachable.. and down to earth.

But, all too often, this intention does not play out..

Some folks.. in the recognition of their excellence..

Begin to think.. that yes.. they are excellent..

They begin to think.. that yes.. they are above average..

They are better..

They are more special..

not just in the areas of their specific talent..

but in all areas.

They become.. in their minds.. a more privileged human being..

And in their minds..

They become.. set apart.. more important.. worthy of recognition.

Inevitably, arrogance creeps in..

And outside of their specific talent..

They become worthless.. and no good to anybody.

On a large scale..

Our society recognizes the individuals who are famed because of their talents:

.. be they in: sports, music, acting, media or writing.

But on a smaller scale..

The same kind of thing can happen in the local church..

And this is the issue that Paul is addressing to the Corinthian church..

Some there… began think.. that they were special..

That thety were more important..

That they were more privileged and more worthy of recognition and honor..

Because.. of their gifts..

.. their talents..

.. their abilities.

Previously, in many of the earlier chapters, and specifically in 11.. we considered the social class distinction..

And those.. who considered themselves first..

At the expense of the poor..

Previously.. we considered the individuals who embraced a less restrictive view of their liberties..

And practiced these liberties..

w/o the consideration of their weaker brothers..

Previously.. we considered those who were quick to bring a lawsuit..

.. even if it was against a brother in the Lord..

And in this.. there was no consideration.. of how this action affected the body of Christ.

And now.. we are considering a new topic..

Chapter 12 gave the ideal principle..

Gifts in the body are for the mutual effectiveness of the whole congregation..

Everyone has their part.. each is equally important..

And all work together..

Chapter 13.. addresses the attitude.. that these gifts are to operate in..

It’s an attitude of love..

Of selflessness..

.. where selfish ambition is nonexistent..

There is a reason Paul is laying forth....

The ideal principle in chapter 12

And the proper attitude of chapter 13...

That reason is revealed… in chapter 14 where we learn.. there are problems..

people are coming together to worship..

and in that worship time.. they are taking opportunities to practice the gifts..

But it’s not a practice that is done out of selflessness..

It’s not a practice that considers the entire body..

Instead.. it’s a free for all.

Every man for himself..

For his own recognition..

For his own glory..

For his own fame.. as a spiritual giant.

Back in chapter 2 verse 16, Paul expressed the meaning of chapter 13 in four simple words..

“the mind of Christ”

How do we define that?

What is the mind of Christ?

How is it displayed and practiced?

What does it mean.. practically?

Here, it’s defined..

and here, we learn.. if indeed.. we have the mind of Christ..

.. this is how it will translate..

Especially, in regards to the heart motive of our ministry.

slide 2

Many of you have heard… that there are three forms of the word “love” in the Greek Language..

one form, is not used in the New Testament..

in the Greek translations of the OT..

there are some uses of the word Eros..

Which is a word which speaks of sexual affection, and the attractions between man and woman..

There is the word “Philleo”

Which is translated.. “brotherly love”

This is an affection of camaraderie, friendship and loyalty.

But the most common word for love in the N.T…

Is the word, “Agape”

This word speaks of a stronger affection..

One that goes beyond simple feeling or attraction..

This word, speaks more of commitment..

Some translate it as being:

“the absorption of every part of our being in one great passion”

As this Greek word made it’s way into the Latin language, and then into the English language..

.. it led to.. for us.. the word: “agony”…

Which, when we consider the outcome of agape..

And the commitment of “agape”

And the things which we will do.. because of “agape”

The word, “agony”.. at times.. is very fitting.

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