360. Without Love, We are Noisy Gongs (Way of Love)

Send us Fan MailWhat if your most polished words and boldest sacrifices still sounded like a gong? We kick off a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 by asking a hard question with a hopeful answer: why do gifts, knowledge, and even mountain-moving faith count for nothing without love—and how do we change that?We read and reflect on Paul’s piercing lines about tongues of men and angels, prophetic power, and radical generosity. Then we trace the heart issue beneath impressive activity: motives that drift from the good of others toward the glow of self. Along the way, we lean on pastoral wisdom and a nod to Charles Hodge to clarify a vital truth—love is not sentimentality or performance, but the fruit of regeneration and a sign of our union with Christ. When love leads, gifts become ministries instead of megaphones; sacrifice becomes seed instead of spectacle.You’ll hear practical questions to test your direction: Do your gifts build others up? Does your sacrifice flow from delight in God or from pride? Would those closest to you call you loving? We close with a simple charge shaped by the cross—speak with love, boast only in Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and serve others in a way that honors both them and the Lord.If this encouraged you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a gentle nudge toward love, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. And we’d genuinely love to hear from you—send us a message and tell us how you’re seeking to build others up this week.I Corinthians 13:1-3