Pastors of Nothing
I read 1 Cor. 13:1-2 this morning. Here is a version of 1 Cor. 13 applied to myself:
If I preach an amazing sermon but don't have love, then I am nothing.
If I lead an amazing funeral and everyone tells me that I did a wonderful job but don't have love, then I am nothing.
If I lead a growing church but don't have love for others, then I am nothing.
If I change my part of the world and many people recognize me but I don't have love, then I am nothing.
If I get my way and all my dreams come true but I don't have love, then I am nothing.
If I have tremendous leadership skills and get things done but don't have love, then I am nothing.