Religion & Spirituality
Once Paul had rebuked the Corinthian church for abusing the gifts -Ch.12-, and established the preeminence of love -Ch.13-, he then explained the superiority of prophesying over speaking in tongues -Ch.14-. PRIORITIES in the church at Corinth were to include both love and spiritual gifts - but especially that of speaking God's prophesy when appropriate. Paul was writing because some PROBLEMS had arisen- -1- the contrast between tongues and prophecy - elevating tongues and neglecting prophesying- and -2- the confusion resulting from tongues -they were unclear and unprofitable. Paul challenged their PRACTICES as he explained that tongues -sounds- needed to have meaning -or else they came across as barbarians-. He only expected one thing in their assemblies - that they would love each other by seeking to edify.