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What does the Bible say about love being the greatest virtue?

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The Bible teaches that love is the greatest virtue, surpassing even faith and hope.

In 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Apostle Paul emphasizes that while faith, hope, and love remain, the greatest of these is love. This assertion highlights the eternal significance of love compared to the transient nature of spiritual gifts like prophecies and tongues. Paul argues that in the absence of perfect knowledge and complete understanding in this life, love is the one virtue that will endure both now and into eternity. Unlike faith and hope, which will be fulfilled in the presence of God, love will continue to grow and flourish forever, for it is rooted in the very character of God who is love (1 John 4:8).
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:8

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Now, But Not Then
Larry Criss · Oct 19, 2014
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