How Do We Really Live as a Community of Love?

The climax of Paul's teachings emphasizes the unification of Jew and Gentile into a multi-ethnic family of God, shifting towards practical applications of this unity in community life. Central to this community is the notion of love, which manifests through various specific commands, particularly the call to honor one another above ourselves. The term 'honor' originates from a financial context, reflecting an acknowledgment of a person's value and contributions within the community. Honor involves recognizing and assigning value to others, differentiating it from inherent glory, which exists independently of human recognition. Worship is an expression of this honor, validating the divine worth regardless of our actions.