1Cor 12:31 | MHM | STEP | v. 31 : Paul advises, “But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31 ). He encourages believers to seek the gifts that are most helpful for honoring God and building up the church, like teaching or prophecy. However, he also introduces something even greater than spiritual gifts: love. In the next chapter, Paul explains that love is the best way to live as Christians and the most important virtue in the church.

‏ 1 Corinthians 12:31

v. 31: Paul advises, “But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way”(1 Corinthians 12:31 ^a). He encourages believers to seek the gifts that are most helpful for honoring God and building up the church, like teaching or prophecy. However, he also introduces something even greater than spiritual gifts: love. In the next chapter, Paul explains that love is the best way to live as Christians and the most important virtue in the church.