Faith, Hope, and Charity

Faith can be many things to many people. It is not claimed only by those who are Chrisitans. Since ancient times, many have acted on faith even performing strange rituals such as dancing for days, jumping off cliffs, or offering up sacrifices with the belief that their actions will benefit them in some way. Hope is natural to many as well, whether it be hope in Christ or hope in one’s dreams coming true. Without it, many would despair; hope keeps us going. Charity, however, is another thing entirely. People profess love for their mates, family, and fellow man, yet look at the statistics. Divorce, terrorism, bullying, greed. All of this is opposite of the pure love of God. Having real love, we put others above ourselves. Charity has no room for things like egoism, jealousy or pride. The act of charity is the kind of love which – if it could be achieved as the norm by even half the world - would make our life on earth as blissful as heaven. Sadly, very few people have achieved this attribute. Oct. 21, 2019 for Regina Riddle's 1St Corinthians 13:13 Inspiration Poetry Contest