1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.  For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.  But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.  The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.  I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.

1 Cor. 13:1-3 says, “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” Today’s verse tells us to strive for the gifts of the Spirit, though it is also clear that love must serve as the foundation of our experience with those gifts. Love is our highest goal, because it is in love that we are able to edify the church. Seek the gifts and ask God for the wisdom to use them, but a life overtaken by the love of God. Let every thought and action be born from experiencing His love for you.