Biblical Answer

Why is Love Greater than Faith and Hope?

#### The Purpose of Love

Love is greater than faith and hope because it is the purpose and goal of faith and hope. Faith is not just a matter of believing certain propositions, but it is the ability to act on those beliefs, to givenot just in terms of money or possessions, but also time, love, encouragement, and help. A person of faith is filled with God's love and looks for opportunities to share that love with others. This is why love is the greatest virtue, and it is even greater than faith.

#### The Nature of God's Love

God's love is not just a virtue, but it is the very nature of God. God is not just the loving One, but He is also the Love that is loved. There is an infinite life of sensibility and affection in God. God has feeling in His very being, and He is not just a distant, uninvolved God. This means that His love is not just something He does, but it is who He is. This is why His love will last forever, because He is eternal. In heaven, faith will not be necessary because we will see everything, and hope will not be needed because what more could we possibly hope for? Only love will last forever.

#### The Results of Love

The results of love are eternal rewards. No matter what great thing we do or how much we give, if it is not done out of love, it will not last forever. But when we do things out of love, the rewards are eternal. This is why love is the greatest virtue, and it is even greater than faith. It is not just something we do, but it is who we are, and it is what we are called to be as followers of Christ. When we live a life of love, we are reflecting the very nature of God, and we are living out the greatest commandments, overtaking all sacrifices and burnt-offerings. This is why love is greater than faith and hope. It is the purpose and goal of faith and hope, and it is the very nature of God.