Quotes about Edification
Wherefore, as grace is primarily given unto us for ourselves, and secondarily for the good of others; so gifts are bestowed in the first place for the edification of others, and secondly for our own spiritual advantage also.
- John Owen
Since the Lord is speaking directly to you through journaling, I believe journaling amounts to receiving a personal prophecy. The New Testament limits prophecy to three categories: "edification, exhortation, and comfort" (1 Cor. 14:3).
- Mark Virkler
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 14:19
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
- Romans 15:2
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
- 1 Corinthians 14:3
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
- 1 Corinthians 14:6
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:17
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26
For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
- 1 Corinthians 14:31
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
- Ephesians 4:29