1 Corinthians 13 -- Love

Love 13:1-13

Love provides the only foundation for which to place and use God's gifts. Once again Paul hits this heavily because of selfishness, pride and pontification among Corinthian church members in errantly misusing the gift of tongues for self-exhortation. When we consider the greatest two commandments where we are commanded to love God and love our fellow man, we rightly consider love seeks symbiosis in Christ.


Whether the Corinthians speak in tongues, have the gift of prophecy, remove mountains or any other amazing feats, all is worthless absent one's cross hairs set on Christ. Love, through patience, kindness, humility, and endurance points self and others to Christ. God is love (1 Jn. 4:8)! Effectively, Paul states that unless you seek to draw others to Christ, deepening their relationship and your relationship with Christ, you're wasting your time and effort. He explains that infants act like infants, while mature adults depart from infant behavior to act like adults.


This equivocates for the Christian church as they mature in Christ. His analogy of a dim mirror paints the picture of limited understanding. A key to maturing exists in recognizing that the mirror is dim, while seeking the Windex and light of the Spirit's wisdom. Paul concludes by acknowledging the power of faith, hope and love—with love exceeding the former two.


See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
www.rickEmeyer.com



(Getz 2011, 1564)
² (Radmacher, Allen and House 1999, 1481)
³ (Mt. 22:37-39)

 

Only One You!

A linkedIn discussion group question posed, what is the most important lesson learned in your professional life. I pasted my response below.

One of my presentations is titled, "There is only one you." A leg broken on the weekend, remains broken on Monday at work. This truth persists with our emotional hurts and joys, as well as how we interact with and affect others.

Growing-up on a Smith County farm, one's personal and professional life existed without demarcation. We never discussed one's personal vs. professional life, they co-existed.

My dad spoke, acted and treated people the same whether he interacted with someone from The White House, visited with a world-renowned KSU scientist, a future hall of fame coach, a salesman, a neighbor or a family member.

We either possess honesty, or we lack honesty. We either love others as much as we love ourselves, or we lack this love. Part time honesty and part time love are oxymorons.

My lesson resides from my dad--as well as others--regardless of whether at home or work. Always, authentically care about people, and live truth. There is only one you!

See, Believe, Achieve!

Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
www.rickemeyer.com

Relationships: Love, Trust and Forgiveness

The Bible simplifies relationships:

1. Love God (Matthew 22:37)
2. Trust God (Proverbs 3:3-5)
3. Accept God's Forgiveness through Christ (John 3:16, 31-35)
4. Submit to the Holy Spirit, enabling His fruit to yield in your life (John 3:5-8; 14:15-27; 16:12-15; Galatians 5:22-26)
5. Love and Care for Others (Matthew 22:38; 25:31-40)
6. Forgive Others because and as You are forgiven through Christ (Matthew 6:12)

See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve meaningful relationships with Christ!

Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
www.rickemeyer.com

The Greatest Love

You Tube Link:

The Greatest Love - Memorial Day 2005


The first five minutes of my 2005 Memorial Day address in Leigh, Nebraska. Approximately 500 people attended from California to North Carolina.

Imagination: Effects