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Paul writes this passage on love right after he dedicates 1 Corinthians 12 to spiritual gifts. God has given believers a multitude of gifts, none more important than the other. Paul describes each person as making up a part of the body of Christ, but how we best operate as an entity is through love. And not just mere love or good feelings. This love dives deeper.
Let’s take a look at what Mathew Henry has to say: “The excellent way had in view in the close of the former chapter, is not what is meant by charity in our common use of the word, almsgiving, but love in its fullest meaning; true love to God and man. Without this, the most glorious gifts are of no account to us, of no esteem in the sight of God. A clear head and a deep understanding, are of no value without a benevolent and charitable heart. There may be an open and lavish hand, where there is not a liberal and charitable heart. Doing good to others will do none to us, if it be not done from love to God, and good-