I Corinthians 14:12
Just so with you. Since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in gifts that will edify the church.
One sister told me sometimes I think what are the believers are doing instead of worshipping together. Church has to go out and reach more people for Christ. I understood her burden for the perishing souls. As for my opinion and in scriptures it is written that universal church that is the body of Christ, the believers must be given more importance than unbelievers. Every soul is important for God. So is the edification of the church as whole.
For an biblical Illustration aposte Paul as well known person called to preach the Gospel to gentiles when heard about the Jews suffering because of persecution helped them in their needs and in fact went to see them even when situations became tough to travel. Nobody like Apostle Paul could have the burden for souls to reach Christ as we learn in the book of Acts. 1 Corinthians 10:24
No one should seek his own benefit but each one the benefit of others.
As here the words says we have to seek to excel in spiritual gifts so that it is used for the edification of the Church. (Believers in our community).
Edification of the church is most important priority than rest all. Afterwards the church itself will have the burden for perishing souls.
What is edification?
The moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone by knowledge that is taught
Church that is believers must be continuously taught in scriptures encouraged comforted, coming together in worship.
Building us up in spiritual maturity.
Praise Jesus I knew nothing about A0J until I was given a role to play. Sr Angelica chose me as core team secretary of gift schools as well as other roles I helped my team in all the ways. We knew more about gift schools, classes. We also meet in zoom for prayers especially for the families of team members this is what is practical edification of the church. We were taught comforted and encouraged in Christ We brought more members to this divine knowledge, as BFF follow up coordinator I call to soldiers who attended BFF I would ask about their life problems we share. we pray together. What a joy to be together in Christ
Prayer
Lord we come before the heavenly throne of grace. Lord your grace abounds to those who are your family. Ministry to God is not about the count, its not about the quantity but quality. Lord help us to be in order and be disciplined in serving the king of kings and the Lord of Lords. Edification of the church is as important as equally to the burden of perishing souls. Let us also excel in seeking spiritual gifts. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the peace that passeth all understanding surround us wherever we are. Amen.
Sol.Celin