Shalom Mishpacha,
Let’s talk about love—not the kind that’s trending on social media or wrapped in Valentine’s Day glitter, but the kind that Scripture calls us to embody. The kind that’s patient, kind, and deeply rooted in truth. The kind that doesn’t boast, doesn’t envy, and doesn’t keep score.
If you’ve ever read 1 Corinthians 13, you know it’s often quoted at weddings, stitched into wall art, and recited in moments when we want to sound spiritual. But this chapter isn’t just poetic—it’s prophetic. It’s a call to action. And from a Karaite Messianic perspective, it’s a challenge to return to the Torah’s heartbeat and to follow Messiah’s example.
Let’s break it down.
📖 1 Corinthians 13: Not Just a Poem, But a Blueprint
Paul’s words in this chapter are stunning:
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong…”
“Love is patient, love is kind…”
“Love never fails.”
But here’s the thing: Paul wasn’t inventing a new theology. He was echoing the Torah, the Prophets, and the wisdom literature of our Hebrew Scriptures. He was reminding us that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a covenantal posture. It’s how we treat our neighbor, how we honor YHWH, and how we walk humbly in truth. He was telling us that yes, what we do is important, but he is also informing us that how and why we do it is also important.
In my mind, Paul is pointing us back to King Amaziah where it is said he didn’t do things with his whole heart. see 2 Chronicles 25:1-2.
🕎 Karaite Messianic Lens: Love as Torah in Action
As Karaite Messianic believers, we hold fast to the written Torah and the testimony of Yeshua as Messiah. That means we don’t interpret love through Greek philosophy or church tradition—we root it in the commandments, the festivals, the justice of the prophets, and the mercy of the Psalms.
Love is not lawlessness. It’s not permissiveness. It’s not emotional hype. It’s obedience with compassion. It’s truth with tenderness. It’s justice with humility.
🔍 What’s Coming in This Series
Over the next four blog posts, we’ll explore:
- “Love Is…”
What does Scripture say love is? We’ll look at Hebrew terms like chesed (lovingkindness), ahavah (love), and rachamim (compassion), and how they show up in Torah and the teachings of Yeshua. - “Love Is Not…”
What does love reject? We’ll unpack envy, pride, arrogance, and falsehood—and how these distort the image of YHWH in us. - “Love Rejoices in Truth”
How does love align with truth, justice, and righteousness? We’ll explore how love doesn’t compromise Torah for comfort. - “Love That Endures”
What does it mean that love never fails? We’ll look at enduring love through covenant, community, and Messiah’s example.
💡 Why This Matters
In a world that’s redefining love every five minutes, we need to return to the Source. Not just for theology’s sake—but for our families, our communities, and our calling. If we’re building businesses, ministries, or relationships without love, we’re just making noise.
So let’s quiet the noise. Let’s lean into the Word. Let’s rediscover love—not as a trend, but as a Torah-rooted truth.
Stay tuned for Part 1: “Love Is…”
Shalom and strength,
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