But earnestly seek the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
If I speak with the tongues of men and of messengers, but do not have love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
So, then, brothers, earnestly seek to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they shall be filled.
What is more, I even count all to be loss because of the excellence of the knowledge of Messiah יהושע my Master, for whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them as refuse, in order to gain Messiah,
And concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
By belief, Heḇ
but one only is necessary, and Miryam has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Pursue love, and earnestly seek the spiritual gifts, but rather that you prophesy.