1 Corinthians 14:1-24 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.… When Payson was dying he exclaimed, "I long to hand a full Cup of happiness to every human being." This was the language of a heart thoroughly purged of all selfish affection, and filled with the spirit of that love which led our adorable Jesus to give His life for human redemption. If every Christian would go out daily among men filled with such longing for human happiness, what marvellous changes would soon be wrought in human society! The selfish element would be eliminated from the dealings of the Christian business man. Not justice merely, but benevolence, would enter into his every act of trade. The same spirit would rule his home and Church life. He would become an incarnation of goodwill toward all, and would so preach the gospel by his deeds that men would see his good works and glorify his heavenly Father. The spirit of Payson is worthy of every man's imitation. Happy he who can truthfully say, "I long to hand a cup of happiness to every human being." Parallel Verses KJV: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.WEB: Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. |
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