but let go of my first Love,
I am all noise.
If I call out false prophets
but let go of Love,
I am nothing.
If I hate what God hates
but have not love,
I am my own enemy.
If I endure patiently
& work tirelessly for God
but have forgotten my first Love,
I gain nothing.
If I take a vow of poverty or simplicity
& sacrifice tangibly
but have not love,
The Spirit is not upon me.
(1 Cor 13 | Rev 2)