Friday, January 11, 2002
Friday, January 11, 2002
If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I
am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand
all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but
do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my
body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
(1 Corinthians 13.1-
3
NRSV)
Now, let me make sure I understand this. St. Paul seems to be saying that I can be an
eloquent preacher of the gospel, with my worship services broadcast by satellite
around the world, but if I have a heart full of hatred and indulge in character
assassination, I am a bunch of noise. I can have my Ph.D. in nuclear physics, be a
Nobel prize winner with several books to my credit, but if I'm not able to relate to my
family, I've accomplished nothing. I can be a world class athlete, totally committed to
being the best I can be, but if I care not for others, my gold medals are a sham. Is that
what St. Paul is saying? Absolutely!
Lord Jesus, the only accomplishment that really matters in my life is that of receiving
and giving your love. Thank you for loving me in spite of my noise. Amen.
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