ORDERLY WORSHIP IN THE CHURCH
Keywords 14:40
But everything should be done in a
fitting and orderly way.
1. The church may be built up (26-33).
Apparently, there were lots of noise and confusion in the Corinthian church due
to the disorderly conduct of worship. Hymns, words of instruction, revelations,
tongues or their interpretations were not practiced in an orderly way; thus,
all these activities of worship neither pleased God nor edified the
congregation. Paul gave specific instructions on how to practice tongues and
prophecies in an orderly way (27-32). Our spiritual gifts need to be restrained
- not used according to however we choose but used in orderly way in our
worship to build up the church. When this is done, peace is maintained and the congregation is edified. For God is not a God of disorder but a
God of peace.
2. In a fitting and orderly way (34-40). Paul’s instruction for women to remain silent
in the church doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t speak at all (11:5). Rather, if they had questions or had something to
bring up, other than a revelation from God, they should do it at home so as not
to hinder the worship service. It teaches us to listen to God’s words carefully and control
unnecessary behaviors during worship service. Paul’s instruction about practicing spiritual
gifts in a fitting and orderly way came from God and it is binding for all of us.
Prayer Lord, help me to learn how to worship you in a fitting and orderly way
so that our worship may build up the church and be pleasing to you.
One Word Worship God in a fitting and orderly way
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