1 Corinthians 13:3, Though I Bestow All My Goods

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1 Corinthians 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

The Apostle Paul is getting to the bottom of the matter when he asks the Corinthian Christians to check their motives for all their good works. Is it done with a genuine and sincere heart for the good of honouring and glorying God and in the spirit of true love? If it is not, the greatest deeds of charity of giving away all our goods to feed the poor and giving our body at the stake to be burned will be to avail in the sight of God.

William MacDonald observed insightfully, “If he were merely trying to attract attention and seek a name for himself, then his display of virtue would be valueless.”

May the Lord bless His love to the hearts of His people Amen.