July 22

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love. — 1 Cor 13:13 BSB

Love is the greatest of all the Spirit’s gifts.

The ability to love is the best power God has given us. This chapter teaches us about love in words we should remember always. “Love is patient and kind.” Love is endlessly patient, even with those who are thoughtless or difficult.

Love is never bitter or resentful. It is kind, not only to those who are good but also to those who are unkind. “Love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonor others.” Love is humble, not envious of those who seem to have more. It remains calm, never getting angry or behaving rudely. “Love is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

Love forgets about itself and focuses on others. It sees the good in people, not their faults. It doesn’t celebrate when others fail but rejoices in their success. It bears all things, endures all things, and never fails.