My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries

4. What are the greater gifts Paul references in 1 Corinthians 12:31?

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul lists the specific spiritual gifts bestowed on Christ’s followers by the Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 13, he focuses on the importance of love, even stating that if one gives his body to be burned but does not have love, the act is worthless (1 Corinthians 13:3). The heart that has been transformed by the love of Christ is able to use the gifts to promote God’s kingdom, whereas the best orator, teacher, or evangelist who does not have genuine love for others is only a noisy hypocrite (1 Corinthians 13:1). JTL20 6.1

The talents and gifts are not to be used for selfish gain. God gives each gift, no matter what it may be, to enable its possessor to witness by sharing biblical truth and telling others what He has done in their lives. JTL20 6.2