Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 13

God In the Public Square – Before the Fall

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “… it [love]  is not proud.” (1 Corinthians 13:4e) Humility is often misunderstood in our society today, particularly in the realm of political discourse. We have been conditioned to believe that being humble requires us to acknowledge … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – Bragging Rights

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “… it [love] does not boast.” (1 Corinthians 13:4d) Have you ever observed someone on the winning side of a hard-fought contest, and their first response is to rub their opponent’s nose in their achievement? Or perhaps … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – The Green Eyed Monster

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “It [love] does not envy,…” (1 Corinthians 13:4c) Jesus told those trying to trap him in Matthew that all the other commandments hang on loving God and loving one another. The intent was to try to get … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – Fanning the Flame

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

“…love is kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4b) This aspect of love is so often missing in our interactions with the world, but when demonstrated, it is one of the most fascinating and transforming behaviors we will ever encounter. It relates to … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – If I Speak

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1) This need for Biblical love in our discourse has … Continue reading →

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