But, as the Scripture says, there are things "Which no eye ever saw and no ear ever heard, And never occurred to the human mind, Which God has provided for those who love him."

About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.

I will show you a far better way. If I can speak the languages of men and even of angels, but have no love, I am only a noisy gong or a clashing cymbal.

If I am inspired to preach and know all the secret truths and possess all knowledge, and if I have such perfect faith that I can move mountains, but have no love, I am nothing.

Even if I give away everything I own, and give myself up, but do it in pride, not love, it does me no good.

Love is patient and kind. Love is not envious or boastful. It does not put on airs.

Love will never die out. If there is inspired preaching, it will pass away. If there is ecstatic speaking, it will cease. If there is knowledge, it will pass away.

So faith, hope, and love endure. These are the great three, and the greatest of them is love.

You must pursue love, while you are cultivating the spiritual endowments, and especially inspired preaching.

Do everything with love.

A curse upon anyone who has no love for the Lord. Lord, come quickly!

My love be with you all through Christ Jesus.