This applies to what we do to Christians and non-Christians alike, to friends, enemies and the homeless. Breaking Down the Key Parts of 1 Corinthians 16:14Īll of our conduct, which includes our thoughts, feelings, actions, and inactions. John the Apostle tells us that anyone who does not love does not know God because God is love (1 John 4:8). Peter the Apostle tells us that we should love each other deeply (1 Peter 4:8). Paul tells us that the greatest of all the graces is love, greater than faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13), and the greatest of all virtues (Colossians 3:14). But more importantly, without love, their actions would fall short of the Lord’s command for us. Without changing their hearts, their conduct would ultimately revert to their sinful ways. Whereas in the previous verse Paul spoke of actions, here Paul focused on changing the hearts of the Corinthians. He wanted to make sure that when Christians acted in these ways, they were not rigid or unforgiving, and so he added that all should be done with the grace of Godly love as a motive for their actions. He said that Christians should be alert to various dangers, be steadfast in your faith, act like an adult, and have a strong will so you can remain pure in the faith. Just previous to this verse, Paul had summed up the characteristics of a Christian, using the imagery of a soldier. They were guilty of bad conduct in a number of ways, one of which was acting in the best interests of themselves and not for the good of the congregation. Paul gave the church in Corinth the direction for how they should act. Our thoughts, feelings, actions, and inactions should be done with Godly love towards God and towards others. “Do everything in love.” Explanation and Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:14
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