The greatest of these is love
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The sermon is based on Galatians 5:22-24, which talks about the fruit of the spirit being love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, faithfulness, meekness, and temperance. The speaker emphasizes that these values are more important than the Jewish law, which was provisional until Christ came. The speaker gives an anecdote about two women jogging to illustrate the importance of mentoring and sacrificing oneself for the good of others. He argues that love is the most powerful way to live as it attracts God's blessing and protection. He also notes that living according to an ethic of love is counterintuitive to the world's values, but ultimately leads to blessings. The speaker encourages listeners to operate in love even in difficult situations, and cites an example of Carl Lewis choosing not to denounce a fellow runner who was using steroids, which ultimately led to Lewis winning a medal. The speaker concludes that love is the highest investment one can make in life.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love as the foundation of the Christian life. He explains that love is the very essence of the Gospel and that it encompasses everything. He also notes that love is not just about actions or works, but it comes from the heart and is produced by the Holy Spirit within believers. The speaker warns against being distracted by other priorities, such as seeking the gifts of the Spirit, and urges believers to prioritize love above all else. He encourages self-reflection and self-scrutiny, asking whether one is truly on the path of love and emphasizing the importance of despairing of oneself and relying on God's love and grace.
Love is the most important thing in the Christian life, and it can only be developed through God's treatment of us. We must be willing to give up our own desires and submit to God's will, even if it means going through difficult times. The road to love is a long one, and it requires us to break down the hardened crust of our past experiences and upbringing. But through this process, God will make us stronger, more beautiful, and more expressive of the character of Christ. We must embrace God's deal to produce His love in our lives and be willing to suffer to become more like Jesus.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love as the foundation of the Christian life. He explains that love is the very essence of the Gospel and that it encompasses everything. He also notes that love is not just about actions or works, but it comes from the heart and is produced by the Holy Spirit within believers. The speaker warns against being distracted by other priorities, such as seeking the gifts of the Spirit, and urges believers to prioritize love above all else. He encourages self-reflection and self-scrutiny, asking whether one is truly on the path of love and emphasizing the importance of despairing of oneself and relying on God's love and grace.
Love is the most important thing in the Christian life, and it can only be developed through God's treatment of us. We must be willing to give up our own desires and submit to God's will, even if it means going through difficult times. The road to love is a long one, and it requires us to break down the hardened crust of our past experiences and upbringing. But through this process, God will make us stronger, more beautiful, and more expressive of the character of Christ. We must embrace God's deal to produce His love in our lives and be willing to suffer to become more like Jesus.
It says, "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, faithfulness, meekness, and temperance." We are going to develop each of these themes, as I say, and I hope that they mark us in a special way.
And he makes a mysterious statement here, which I think should be noted because of its importance. It says, “…against such things there is no law.” Notice that he has been talking throughout the chapter about the Jewish law, the Mosaic law. Paul knows that Christ already transcended the law, and Christ came to bring what is perfect. The law was just a hold. The law was something provisional that God gave to humanity for a time, while the truth came, while the consummation of time came and humanity was already more prepared to receive the truth and actuality that Christ represented.
And he makes a mysterious statement here, which I think should be noted because of its importance. It says, “…against such things there is no law.” Notice that he has been talking throughout the chapter about the Jewish law, the Mosaic law. Paul knows that Christ already transcended the law, and Christ came to bring what is perfect. The law was just a hold. The law was something provisional that God gave to humanity for a time, while the truth came, while the consummation of time came and humanity was already more prepared to receive the truth and actuality that Christ represented.
