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I. FAITHFULNESS IN THE CHURCH. Our gifts must be improved for the common edification (vers. 6-8).

II. LOVE TO THE BRETHREN — it must be faithful, yet kind.

III. CONSISTENCY IN THE WORLD.

1. Diligence.

2. Fervour.

3. Cheerfulness.

4. Patience.

5. Prayer.

IV. KINDNESS TO ALL MEN.

1. To the saints.

2. To enemies.

3. To all according to their need.

V. HUMILITY.

1. In our intercourse with others.

2. In our aims.

3. In our judgments.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

WEB: Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;