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Nessie
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| Posted 6/23/2004 4:47 AM (GMT -6) |   | | | |
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PotOnWheel
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| Posted 6/23/2004 6:48 AM (GMT -6) | | 1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 14 HAVE TO BE considered and understood within the context of chapter 13.
But 13 -- the LOVE CHAPTER also has to be considered within the context of 12 and 14.
Ever think of that? (I read it--its not original with me.)
What that means is that "Love" is not some sticky, gooey feeeelling. It is not "never having to say your sorry." (Sorry Ryan O'Neal.) Love does not even exist within the confines of one "individual" person who is alone. Love ONLY exists within community. Just like humanity is defined as "male and female" (together), so too Love is defined as God's love. "Love your neighbor as yourself." "If you don't love your brother who you have seen, how can you love God who you have not..." Chapter 13 only even exists within the context of those we would and will love.
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