1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.… I. WITHOUT LOVE GIFTS ARE WORTHLESS. 1. They are inefficient. 2. Confer no real honour. 3. Profit us nothing before God. II. SANCTIFIED BY LOVE THEY ARE OF INESTIMABLE WORTH. 1. The tongue is touched with fire. 2. The intellect is filled with spiritual light. 3. Faith triumphs over sin. 4. Good works are a sacrifice well pleasing to God. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. |