1 Cor. 8:1-3 says, "We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God."
I pass on this subject right to The Study of this scripture. Here is what the study says: " Love is more important than knowledge. Knowledge can make us look good and feel important, but we can all too easily develop an arrogant, know-it-all attitude. Many people with strong opinions are unwilling to listen to and learn from God and others. We can obtain God's knowledge only by loving Him. (see James 3:17-18) And we can know and be known by God only when we model Him by showing love. (1 John 4:7-8)"
Paul's advice to the people of Corinth came from the Holy Spirit within him. His instructions to the Corinthians on loving God and how we can love each other are directly from the Spirit. His convictions are based on God's Word and not an expression of his opinion.
Loving God is the answer to all questions and appropriate in all situations. When our hearts are truly devoted to God, there is no space in our hearts to hate, to be bothered, troubled or angry. There is no corner of our hearts to hold selfishness or self-centeredness. When any "self" problems or situations arise send out an SOS, "Search Out the Spirit." Speak to the Holy Spirit who is always only a prayer away. The Spirit will show us the loving way, God's way, of loving a person or situation that requires special love and attention.
It is NOT all in the wrist! but in the heart! Not easy, but important!
Lovingly, JO inMN
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