If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. ³ If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. (1 Cor 13:1-3)

Was reflecting on the importance of correct theology - how it's important because it affects the way one's thinks, which in turn reflects the way one acts. And wondered about the significance of correct theology when it came to "Gospel issues" (theology central to the Gospel) versus "family issues" (controversy surrounding less pertinent issues of theology, which should not divide the family of Christ). This led me to thinking about how useful correct theology was if it did not lead to action though. That's when the 1 Corinthians 13 passage about love popped up into my head. Even if I can say I know theology, what use is that if it does not result in actions befitting of amazing Grace I know of? I'd just become a pharisee. Just a reminder for me to shape up. I also read something Paul wrote the other night. It went along the lines of how it would be better for him to go and be with God right then, but it was for the good of those around him that he didn't leave. Made me wonder how often we consider the purpose of our lives to be to benefit those around us. (And how often I rather just concentrate on my own stuff and be my introverted self. -sigh-)

Sorry if this blog post was unorganized or whatnot, it was just thoughts I wanted to get down after a long day and before running off to family group.