Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and…
““Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 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, and have not money, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not money, it profiteth me nothing. Money suffereth long, and is kind; money envieth not; money vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. . . . And now abideth faith, hope, money, these three; but the greatest of these is money. I Corinthians xiii (adapted) ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Wealth is portrayed as the most reliable and enduring virtue, surpassing spiritual gifts and moral actions.
In simple terms: Money is the greatest lasting virtue.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize financial stability.
Themes
wealth
virtue
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- philanthropy
- career planning
- risk management
Key Concepts
materialism
eternal value
Questions to Reflect On
- Is wealth truly the ultimate good?
- Can money replace faith and hope?
A Different Perspective
It ignores moral integrity and social responsibility.