How do we know that charity is the greatest of these three?

In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul states that while faith, hope, and charity abide, the greatest of these is charity. This is because charity, reflecting God’s love, will continue into eternity. In heaven, our faith will be turned to sight, and our hope will be fully realized, but love remains. Charity embodies the essence of Christ-like love for God and others, which continues forever. Faith and hope have their ultimate fulfillment, but love endures and is the core of the believer’s relationship with God and fellow believers.