We have to use the gifts to edify the church.

 

 

When we use God’s given gracious gifts in serving the church and see its fruits,

There is danger that we turn it to our own merits.

If it becomes an opportunity to reveal our own self-righteousness

Then we will not be able to edify the church but we will build our own pride.

(Cf. 1 Cor. 14:12)