But they are effective only within the framework of a united church in which love is manifested. Last updated on March 17, 1997. In office, this brother apparently used his spiritual gifts effectively. But something was lacking. Paul discusses spiritual gifts in the context of the right kind of Christian personality and attitude.
Love is a power that is essential to unity.
Love produces individual and corporate Christian personalities. When you enter a church you can tell whether love exists. When love is present, spiritual gifts become effective tools for managing the church and propelling its outreach. Love may be one of the most misunderstood and misused words in any language. It is supposed to be a universal language, but it has so many meanings that people may be confused by it.