Charity

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the supreme importance of charity, defined as love in action, as the greatest virtue above faith and works. It highlights Christ's ultimate act of love through His sacrifice and encourages believers to seek heavenly things, put off sinful behaviors, and put on the new self characterized by kindness, humility, and charity. The preacher calls for genuine love among believers, grounded in the example of Jesus and the grace given to the elect of God.