What, then, shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not seek after justification, have obtained justification, even the justification which is by faith:

Therefore, let us seek those things which belong to peace, and those which tend to mutual edification.

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

But do you, man of God, shun these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, patience, meekness.

Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;

let him turn from evil and do good: let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: he that does evil has not seen God.

Desire

But concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.

Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ,

Prophesy

But he that prophesies speaks to men so as to build them up, to exhort and comfort them.

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

Since, then, we have gifts which differ according to the grace that is given to us, whether we have the gift of prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

Despise not prophesyings.

Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

General references

Let every thing be done by you in love.

Despise not prophesyings.