You have been empowered by grace and equipped to excel in edifying the body of Christ.
“Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification [oikodome] of the church that you seek to excel [perisseuo].” (1Cor 14:12) “for the Experiencing the love of Jesus is the greatest source of your abundant life.
“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest [meizon] of these is love.” (1Cor 13:13) “to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may God made you a part of the body of Jesus, and He and the saints will care for and support you.
“But God composed [sunkerannumi=to blend together] the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the Jesus loves you and died for you, and by celebrating the Lord’s Supper, you are eagerly awaiting His return.
“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” (1Cor 11:26) “that the genuineness of your faith, being much The Holy Spirit gives you wisdom to be spiritually profitable and edifying to others.
“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful [sumphero]; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify [oikodomeo].” (1Cor 10:23) “rooted and built You are a willing servant of Jesus, equipped by the Holy Spirit to serve others.
“For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant [douloo] to all” (1Cor 9:19) “For I have given you an example, that you should do Jesus knows you, loves you, and designed you. You are His special treasure.
“But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.” (1Cor 8:3) “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. (Jn The Holy Spirit is preparing you to be faithful and trustworthy in service to Jesus, as a good steward of His grace.
“yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy [eleeo] has made trustworthy [pistos].” (1Cor 7:25) “As each one has received a gift, minister [diakoneo] it to Jesus paid the ransom price for your redemption to bring glory to Him. You belong to God.
“For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” “just as the Son of Man did not come to