November 22 - 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:58

Good morning everyone,

Chapter 14 it titled, “Intelligibility in Worship.” The gift of prophecy and speaking tongues had become a concern for the church of Corinth because the use of the gift was causing disorder in worship. I’ll be honest, I am not exactly sure what that would look like then, a lot of different people  chanting or shouting or preaching from their seats all over the church. But I have seen and visited churches where it was common practice for someone, or maybe even more than one someones, at a time to stand (more like shoot) up and start rattling of some unknown words at the top of their lungs and honestly for me it was quite disturbing. I have never seen anyone stand up in a church service and start the reporting of a prophesy in a known language. This was apparently all going on at the same time, I can only imagine how confusing and bewildering it must have been for the people there to hear God’s Word, not real conducive to receiving the Holy Spirit and being fed the Truth.

Paul told them to take turns, don’t be rude, do not be speaking over anyone. Allow everyone to speak and prophecy in turn so that everyone could be instructed and encouraged. Spiritual gifts are beneficial only when used properly to help and encourage everyone in the church. I love verse 33, “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.” 

Now, I am going to briefly speak to verse 34, “Women should remain silent in the churches.” I am quite certain that this is not met real favorably in today’s society. But Paul is not telling women they should not speak, God gave women the gift of prayer and prophecy and encourages them to use them, and so they should. What Paul is saying is that women should not be teaching men in the church. Again, this is not going to be real popular idea in our world, some may even say it is chauvinistic, but it is what it is. 2 Timothy is scripture to validate it, “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” So ladies, let the men do the teaching, be the Spiritual leaders in your home and place of worship. Men, dudes, step up and learn God’s Word so that you can accurately present it to your families as their Spiritual leader. It is a job that should not be ignored or taken lightly.

The Bible has very defined roles for both men and women. It is a specific design and I can’t help but feel that if we would just follow the play book, the Bible, our lives would be so much happier and fruitful. Everything should be done in a fitting, orderly, Godly way. Amen?

Have a great day and to God be the glory.

God bless you all …..