Love (Love Is Not... Part 1) - Aaron Cozort - July 26, 2026

In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the true meaning of love according to 1 Corinthians 13, contrasting it with the behaviors of the Corinthian church. He emphasizes that love is demonstrated through humility, selflessness, and God's actions, not pride or self-interest.Chapters00:00 Introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 and the concept of love00:31 What love is not: Paul’s description in 1 Corinthians02:26 The significance of speaking in tongues and spiritual gifts04:19 The purpose of spiritual gifts and their temporary nature10:50 Love does not envy, parade itself, or puff up18:46 Love is not puffed up or self-promoting22:19 The folly of worldly wisdom and boasting in men29:59 Dealing with sin and moral issues in the church39:19 The importance of self-examination and the Lord’s Supper40:18 Unity in the body of Christ and spiritual diversity43:03 God’s demonstration of love through Christ’s sacrifice44:23 Invitation to enter and return to the love of God