1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Have you ever tried to encourage someone who you really do not like? It is very hard to talk up the virtues, strengths or abilities of others when you do not like them!
God has told us that we need to love others because without that love that He has already given each of us, we cannot hope to achieve what He has in store for us.
We need to take His love, apply it in our hearts and share it with others so that we can then apply the gifts He has given us…