Les Feldick Bible Study

What spiritual gift should believers most desire or long for?

Believers should most desire the gift of speaking the Word of God. It is the number one criterion, because speaking forth God's word edifies, lifts up, supports, exhorts, encourages, and comforts men. In a hurting world under the curse, proclaiming God's word is the best comfort.

Les explains that the gift believers should really long for is the gift of speaking the Word of God, calling it the number one criterion. He notes that verse 3 reemphasizes this: the one who speaks forth the word of God speaks unto men for edification, to lift them up, support them, exhort them, encourage them, and comfort them. Because the world is under the curse and many people are hurting, the best way to comfort them is by proclaiming the word of God.