1 Corinthians 14:39-40, Covet to Prophesy

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1 Corinthians 14:39-40 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

The gift of prophecy is highlighted here to be useful for the strengthening of the faith of the saints. When the Word of God is preached and taught, when doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness is meted out, God’s people grow in spiritual maturity. This is useful. The people of God are therefore encouraged to keep up and keep on hearing the sound preaching and teaching of God’s Word.

He compared prophecy with speaking in foreign languages and accede that foreign languages should continue to be interpreted so that the message of God is made known to the hearers for their spiritual advancement.

May His Word continue to be proclaimed. Amen.