1 Corinthians 14:12
“So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.”
What does 1 Corinthians 14:12 mean?
Paul is redirecting the Corinthians' enthusiasm in a practical direction. They were excited about spiritual gifts (like speaking in tongues), which isn't bad in itself, but he's saying: channel that energy toward something that actually helps your community grow stronger in faith. It's like having passionate energy at a gathering, but making sure that passion serves others rather than just impressing them. The point is that spiritual experience matters most when it builds people up and draws them closer together, not when it's purely for individual satisfaction or display.