That’s how Paul introduced this portion of his letter. He had opinions on the pros and cons of the spiritual gifts of tongues and prophesy. But, first, he said, “love.”
There’s a reason chapter 13 came before 14.
👉 Let all things be done for building up (v 26).
Wherever we fall on a variety of issues. However we differ in giftedness. Whatever our personal preferences.
Pursue love. Let all things be done for building up.
I think these guidelines would make the world a little easier to navigate for all of us. ♥️
Again, with the divisiveness within the church body! Y’all, there is a reason this personal letter from Paul to the believers in Corinth is in our Bible.
When I was in elementary school, I had this teacher that would always say, “It takes all kinds to make the world go round.” In other words, God made us all unique and he did it on purpose and it’s the way it’s all supposed to work. One God – all kinds of gifts, abilities, and awesomeness.
Here Paul addressed the variety of gifts and abilities within the church body. And I love that he points out the purpose of the many gifts – not for personal glory but for the “common good” (v 7).
