Chunks: 1 Corinthians 13

Most of us, at one time or another, engage in what psychologists call social comparison: we evaluate our success in life by comparing ourselves to others. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But often, it leaves people feeling envious or resentful, proud or boastful. This is what was happening between the believers in Corinth, and Paul’s teaching about love addresses it directly.

What is Chunks: 1 Corinthians 13?

Many Christians think of 1 Corinthians 13 as Paul's "love chapter." The verses are read at weddings and printed on inspirational keepsakes. But Paul wasn't writing about love in the abstract; he was writing as a pastor trying to correct the attitudes and behaviors of a troubled congregation. Thus, we'll explore Paul's teaching against the background of how the Corinthians struggled in relationship to each other, and see how this might apply to our lives as Christians. (All biblical texts will be read from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.)