Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.
1 Corinthians 14:1
You must pursue love, while you are cultivating the spiritual endowments, and especially inspired preaching.
Matthew 5:6
"Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for uprightness, for they will be satisfied!
Luke 10:42
indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."
Shew
Philippians 3:8
Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ
Hebrews 11:4
Faith made Abel's sacrifice greater in the sight of God than Cain's; through faith he gained God's approval as an upright man, for God himself approved his offering, and through faith even when he was dead he still spoke.
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1 Corinthians 16:14
Do everything with love.