1 Corinthians 12:31

Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, my brothers, desire the ability to prophesy, and do not prevent others from speaking in foreign languages.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

If I speak in the languages of humans and angels but have no love, I have become a reverberating gong or a clashing cymbal.

Matthew 5:6

"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!

Luke 10:42

But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Philippians 3:8

What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

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Summary

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

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Bible References

Covet

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Keep on pursuing love, and keep on desiring spiritual gifts, especially the ability to prophesy.
Matthew 5:6
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!
Luke 10:42
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."

Shew

Philippians 3:8
What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
Everything you do should be done lovingly.

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