3. Concerning these gifts, what Bible counsel are we given? 1 Corinthians 12:31.
NOTE: ‘We are commanded to “desire spiritual gifts” and to “covet earnestly the best gifts.” These spiritual gifts are the gifts of the Holy Ghost, which are imparted by the Spirit to those who have received the Holy Ghost. The sole object of these gifts is the perfecting of the saints, the bringing to perfection the believers in Jesus. Christian perfection is manifested in “charity, which is the bond of perfectness." Colossians 3:14. Charity is the love of God; and “this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.” 1 John 5:3.’ A. T. Jones, Review & Herald, October 25, 1898.
4. Paul speaks especially of three gifts of the Holy Spirit, faith hope and charity, but which only of these three will we carry with us into eternity? 1 Corinthians 13:13.
NOTE: ‘Once more the prophet John was shown the end of the sixth seal. The creatures of God’s love were gathered from all ages. An innumerable company of the redeemed were seen standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed with the robes of Christ’s righteousness; but throughout eternity, they will remember that both robes and palms are the result of the sacrifice of the Son of God. With one voice the song rings through heaven, “Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” The redeemed host sing the song of their experience.’ J. N. Haskell, Story of the Seer of Patmos, page 139.