Whatever is used by those who build upon this foundation, whether gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw,

If any man's work, which he has built upon that foundation, still remains, he will gain a reward.

In the Cup of Blessing which we bless, is not there a sharing in the blood of the Christ? And in the Bread which we break, is not there a sharing in the Body of the Christ?

Everything is allowable! Yes, but everything is not profitable. Everything is allowable! Yes, but everything does not build up character.

And in the same way with the cup, after supper, saying "This cup is the new Covenant made by my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in memory of me."

Therefore, whoever eats the bread, or drinks the Lord's cup, in an irreverent spirit, will have to answer for an offence against the Lord's body and blood.

But he who preaches is speaking to his fellow men words that will build up faith, and give them comfort and encouragement.

Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up.

And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.

This I say, Brothers-Flesh and blood can have no share in the Kingdom of God, nor can the perishable share the imperishable.