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Quality Love, Centered in Christ
Dale Brannan
St. Louis, Missouri

Okay, read the `love chapter' first (1 Corinthians 14).

However, remember the love Paul speaks of is quality love. Quality love is based on the dynamic changes going on in Corinth at the time of this letter.

The Corinthians had questions about disputes, liberty and marriage. In addition, Paul heard of their pride and boasting with regard to who taught and brought them to Jesus, This was a church in controversy, split over issues and conflict-ridden. Yet, Paul provided answers to all the issues except for the character of one brother. The easy-going Corinthians were permitting the behavior of one controversial man whose actions appalled even the pagans. Paul addressed the situation with clear and decisive instructions.

Christians do have liberty in Christ, but the Apostle Paul invoked restrictions. Christians were instructed about limits with the disruptive brother, We discover there are limits about giving with the example of Ananias and Sapphira and with our sexuality, 1 Corinthians 5. Paul provided appropriate attitudes with sin and with being Christian. Our attitude of living In His Kingdom and with sin must be exposed. Thus as Christians we can enjoy quality love,

Paul had the answers to every situation and all their questions. Center your life on Jesus because you belong to Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:23)


[Dale Brannan,and his wife Beverly, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary August 10, 2008. A graduate of Oklahoma Christian, BA, he ministered eleven years to churches in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. He currently serves the lord as an addiction specialist. He has helped over 7,000 people overcome their hurts, hang-ups and habits in St. Louis. He assists with the Celebrate Recovery program at McKnight Road Church of Christ, in St. Louis, Missouri. His greatest joys are Peter, Abigail, Amelia, Isabelle and Briley, the couple’s five grandchildren. He takes delight in the successes of his children and their spouses.]