“Let all that you do be done with love.”
I Corinthians 16:14 NKJV
I have always been somewhat of a math nerd. To this day I still remember many of the theorems and properties that we learned in algebra, geometry, calculus, etc. One of my favorites is still the Transitive Property of Equality. It says that if A = B, and B = C, then A = C. It makes so much sense, and it’s one of the easiest to work into normal conversation. 🙂
For example, in the above verse, Paul is wrapping up his first letter to the Corinthians. After addressing the sin in the church, Paul concludes by simply telling them to do everything they do with love. Now if you do a little reading in I John 4, you’ll learn that God is love (I John 4:8). The writer even states that those who abide in love abide in God (v. 16). So, if everything that we do should be done with love, and if God is love, then we can conclude that everything that we do must be done with God. And everything means everything. So, reflect on everything that you do. Is it done with love? Is it done with God? If not, you may want to consult the Book to get your math right. And talk to the Teacher.