And there should only be two or three prophecies, and the speakers must wait for their turn. 14:27) and someone must be on hand to interpretation what they are saying (vs. At the most there should be only two or three who “speak in tongues” (vs. He writes that members should come prepared to share a psalm, a teaching, or a revelation. In today’s reading, Paul returns to the call for reverence at the Lord’s Table. In response, Paul had to teach the solemnity of the sacrament and the necessity of receiving the Holy Gifts of Communion worthily. Thus, gluttony, drunkenness, and intemperate behavior were tolerated. As converts from paganism, the Corinthians probably assumed that the “Lord’s Supper” was like the pagan festivals that they had celebrated in temples or private homes. Paul has already spoken of the misbehavior at the common meals that included the Eucharist. The Mood of Pagan Worship Infects the Church And that mood reflects the holiness of God who is a God of harmony and peace. ![]() We will find Paul advises a serene atmosphere in worship. In this reading Paul instructs the Corinthians to set their worship in order. But the stately mood reflects the teaching of today’s reading of 1 Corinthians 14:26-40. Some might call this reverent and graceful attitude of worship formal and ritualistic. It follows an ancient “ordo” or structure with words that stem from St. These three-love, edification, order-having their rightful place with us, will conduce to the well-being of the saints and to the praise of the name we love, “in all the assemblies.The word of the day is “confusion.” Orthodox worship reflects a sense of the sacredness of God and the dignity of people. Therefore, “Let ALL things be done decently and in order.” The arrangement of the seats, the supply of books (not torn or untidy), the care for all the details connected with the comfort of those present, may well be thought of beforehand, and everything carried out in a decent and orderly way, “with reverence and godly fear.” In these and in all other ways we should seek to be found doing everything as in the presence of God, desiring His glory and the good of His loved ones. Will save from being found so far behind.” ![]() Some quaint lines may be quoted as to this, which state truth, though their poetry may leave something to be desired: ![]() A little forethought will often prevent the disturbance of a meeting caused by late arrivals. In this connection our coming to the meetings at the hour arranged should be considered. There is a propriety of conduct which is right, and an orderly carrying out of everything is called for in the fear of God. Having to say to these holy things we should avoid all tumult and unquietness, all conflict and contention, and any thing of any kind which would disturb the calm and quiet of the meeting (see Acts 9:31). All works smoothly for the good of His creatures. We see order in creation and in providence. God is not the Author of confusion but of peace. That is to be sought which is comely and suitable in connection with the holy things of God. This exhortation has to say to that which is outward and manifest. “LET ALL THINGS BE DONE DECENTLY AND IN ORDER” ( 1 Cor 14:40).
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