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Scripture, tradition, and reason in balance
How do Scripture, tradition, and reason inform us?
Love is formed through common prayer and sacrament. The qualities are virtues shaped by the Prayer Book's rhythm: confession producing patience, Eucharist producing self-giving. Corporate worship forms individual love.
Liturgy forms patient people
Eucharist shapes self-giving love
Confession cultivates humility
ἀγάπη (agape) in Greek was uncommon before Christians gave it new meaning
μακροθυμεῖ (patient) is literally "long-tempered"
τέλειον (perfect/complete) in v.10 points to eschatological fullness
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