Paul writes to the Corinthians not about marriage, but about their relationship with each other when he writes about love. 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. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. All these experiences, all these abilities are empty without love being present.
True faith has a practical expression.
Jerry Bridges, in his book, The Pursuit of Godliness points out that love is the foundation of all the other virtues. He shows this by taking the familiar words of 1 Corinthians 13 and writing them as positive statements. As you listen to these words, ask if they describe how you feel toward others. I am patient with you because I love you and want to forgive you. I am kind to you because I love you and want to help you.