1 Corinthians 14:6-17

 6Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to
you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of
instruction? 7Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the
flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a
distinction in the notes? 8Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who
will get ready for battle? 9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words
with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be
speaking into the air. 10Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world,
yet none of them is without meaning. 11If then I do not grasp the meaning of
what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to
me. 12So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in
gifts that build up the church.   13For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue
should pray that he may interpret what he says. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my
spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15So what shall I do? I will pray with
my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will
also sing with my mind. 16If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one
who finds himself among those who do not understand[e] say “Amen” to your
thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? 17You may be giving
thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.

Meditation
1. When Christians gather we minister to each other.  In prayer, praise, teaching,
and sharing, God can and does use what we say to build up His church.
Therefore, spiritual gifts are not given for the benefit of the possessor.  The
purpose of all spiritual gifts is to build up the whole Body of Christ and those
the Body serves.
2. What gifts do I have and what can I do to serve fellow-believers and help
build up the church?

Personal Note:
The purpose of the worship service is to build up the body of Christ, which is collectively every followers of Christ joining in worship together.  There are any gifts that one may have to build up one another.  Such gifts may include: administration, craftsmanship, evangelism, faith, giving, helps, hospitality, knowledge, leadership, mercy, pastoring, serving, teaching, wisdom, and worship...

Personally, I enjoy giving resources to people in need, serving one another in practical manners, and encouraging one another in following the way of Jesus Christ.