1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
The year is 1986. The setting is a Japanese martial arts dojo, with cut and fade scenes of the movie The Karate Kid Part II. The song playing is Glory of Love by Peter Cetera. Memories! This song was my teenage girl anthem, like many other young girls of the time. So, was the movie . . . LOL! I mean who wouldn’t fall in love with Ralph Macchio fighting for you! If you don’t know the song here are a few words:
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I’ll be the hero you’re dreaming of
We’ll live forever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
So what does this have to do with today’s verses? Easy, love has to be the motive behind anything we do. There is no glory or honor in any action that is not done out of love. You can donate all your time, money, or a kidney and it is meaningless to you. Will it help those you have donated to, yes. However, the gesture is forced and not done out of free will.
When someone does something out of love,, they don’t do it for recognition, or a pat on the back They do it just to bring a smile to people’s faces including their own!
Lord, I want every choice I make out of love. Please remind me when I need to step back and rethink my motives. ~amen
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