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1 Corinthians 13

THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE (13:1-3)

The gift of tongues is useless without it (13:1).

The gift of prophecy is useless without it (13:2a).

The gift of knowledge is useless without it (13:2b).

The gift of faith is useless without it (13:2c).

The gift of giving is useless without it (13:3).

THE IMPECCABILITY OF LOVE (13:4-7)

In relation to saints (13:4a):

In relation to self (13:4b-5a):

In relation to sin (13:5b-6):

In relation to situations (13:7):

THE INDESTRUCTIBILITY OF LOVE (13:8-12)

Unlike the other gifts, love is permanent (13:8).

Prophecy will cease (13:8a).

Tongues will cease (13:8b).

Knowledge will cease (13:8c).

Unlike other gifts, love is complete (13:9-12):

The child/adult illustration (13:9-11)

The gifts, if used without love, may be likened to the attitudes and actions of an immature child (13:9-11a).

Love may be likened to the attitudes and actions of a mature adult (13:11b).

The mirror/face-to-face illustration (13:12)

In the present, through the gifts, we see but a mirror like reflection of God (13:12a).

In the future, through love, we will see God face-to-face (13:12b).

THE INVINCIBILITY OF LOVE (13:13)

Faith and hope are among God's greatest gifts (13:13a).

Love is God's greatest gift (13:13b).