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1 Corinthians 13:2
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If I had the power of God, could speak mighty words with supernatural knowledge, and had faith that could make mountains march, but if I didn't show love to others, I'm worthless.
1 Corinthians 13:3
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If I gave all my tack, horses, bits, and bridles, and everything else to the poor and even sacrificed my body to be burned up, I would be able to brag about it; but if I didn't love others, I have done nothing in God's eyes.
1 Corinthians 13:6
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Love don't condone injustice, but celebrates truth.
1 Corinthians 13:8
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Preaching, prophecy, and even praying in tongues will one day be useless, but love is forever.
1 Corinthians 13:10
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but when we are made perfect, these other things won't be needed.
1 Corinthians 13:11
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When I was just a little tike, I acted like a little tike. But when I grew up, I quit acting like a child.
1 Corinthians 13:12
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Right now it's like we are looking at God in a dirty mirror, but one day everything will be washed away and we will see him clearly. We can't see the whole trail right now, but one day we will reach the end and God will be there to show us everything.
1 Corinthians 13:13
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There's a lot of stuff that will end up tromped in the dirt, but these three things will endure forever: faith, hope, and love. And the best of 'em is love.
1 Corinthians 14:1
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Love should be your highest achievement, but I ain't saying you shouldn't want some of these other special abilities the Holy Ghost gives—especially the gift of telling folks the truth.
1 Corinthians 14:2
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You can have the ability to speak in unknown languages, but the only one who will be able to understand you is God. It's a special ability, but only to you. No one else will know what you are saying.
1 Corinthians 14:3
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But the fellow who is gifted with speaking God's truth does so to strengthen, encourage, and comfort others.
1 Corinthians 14:4
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A cowboy speaking in tongues helps themselves, but no one else. But those who hand out God's truth, they are helping everyone.
1 Corinthians 14:5
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Now, don't get me wrong. I hope all of you can speak in tongues. But what I hope for more is that you can all speak God's truth. The truth is more important than tongues unless they can interpret them also. If everyone understands and benefits, then it's good.
1 Corinthians 14:11
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But if no one speaks that language, then there is no meaning. The person who doesn't understand will feel like a foreigner in a strange land or
1 Corinthians 14:15
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So what's a cowboy to do? I'll pray with my soul, but pray with my mind, too. I'll sing with my spirit, but I'll sing with my mind as well.
1 Corinthians 14:16
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You might be saying something profound in the spirit, but if no one understands you, how can they say, "Amen"?
1 Corinthians 14:17
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You might be saying a thousand thanks to God, but not a single person will understand it. If they don't understand it, they ain't helped by your words.
1 Corinthians 14:19
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But when I'm with others, I'd rather say five things everyone can understand rather than a thousand words they can't. I can't teach if they can't understand.
1 Corinthians 14:21
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It's even written in the Good Book, "I'll speak strange languages with the lips of strangers. I'll try to get through to these folks, but that doesn't mean they'll listen." That's what the Lord says.
1 Corinthians 14:24
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But if they come in and hear the word of God and understand it, then they will be convicted of their sin. They will have no excuse except to know the truth or deny him.
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