Members that love one another 1 Corinthians 12:27-31: In the close of this chapter we will see the application Paul made concerning the spiritual gifts given in the one body. The church is composed of many different members but they all make up one united body. Each member of the body must have a strong interest in other members and want to be a blessing to them. If each Christian will do his or her part there will be no jealousies or contentions.

The spiritual gifts were temporary. However the church must continue to function as one body. The spiritual gifts were no longer needed with the completion of the New Testament. We must remember that even in the early church not everyone was an apostle; not everyone was a prophet; not everyone was a teacher; not everyone could work miracles; not everyone could speak in tongues or interpret tongues. But everyone could desire and pursue the best gifts. In the next Chapter s Paul will identify and describe that more excellent gift. All of the spiritual gifts are temporary but love will continue into eternity.

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