1 Corinthians 14:1-5
Today's Scripture

Here Paul encourages the believer to seek gifts that benefit people other than the individual. The gift of tongues is a wonderful expression of praise to God, but unless there is an interpreter, no one else can understand. But one who prophesies can strengthen, encourage and comfort other believers, for the edification of the body.

I know that Christians disagree on "the gift of tongues"--some believe it is necessary for every believer to have this gift, and some dismiss it and say it is not for our time today. I believe that the gift of tongues is still available today, but as Paul stresses, it is good to seek ways to encourage others rather than simply look for ways to enhance one's own prayer life.

As we are in a community of love together, we can share our gifts and build up the body of Christ. Others outside the faith will see this and be drawn to the spirit of love evident within each of us. This is a good way to seek gifts, I believe--by wanting to serve the body and thereby serve Jesus.



- posted by Suzi @ 7:22 AM