Order In The Church

-September 6, 2024-

Good morning, happy Friday,

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”

(1 Corinthians 14:40).

Paul had to address many issues in the church at Corinth. One issue in particular was how the meetings should take place. He wrote to encourage the men to prophesy so that the saints would be encouraged and built up. In those days, speaking in tongues (languages) was also good as long as someone interpreted.

The elders are responsible for making sure there is order in the meetings for sharing of the Word, singing, and prayer. The main focus is to glorify the Lord. Paul used two words: decently and order. Decently refers to holiness and righteousness; order speaks of structure without confusion.

In our society there should be order. The police maintain order; there is order in the courts, in government meetings, in corporations, in sports, and in everything. We must follow the laws and the rules; otherwise there would chaos.

These truths also apply to our personal lives. Our lives should be disciplined and faithful day by day. We as believers should set the example in they way we speak and act. People watch us, especially when they know that we are Christians.

When Moses led the people out of Egypt, they went in a very orderly way. Exodus 13:18 says, “So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness of the Red Sea. And the children of Israel went up in orderly ranks out of the land of Egypt.”

Have an orderly and blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.

Orderliness goes hand in hand with godliness.

Dean