1Cor 14:26 | MHM | STEP | On Spiritual Gifts In this passage, Paul corrects the Corinthians for the confusion and disorder in their worship services. He explains that spiritual gifts should be used in an orderly way so that everyone can learn and be encouraged. Paul gives practical rules to help the church use their gifts in a way that honors God and builds up the whole congregation. v. 26 : Paul says, “How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying” (1 Corinthians 14:26 ). He rebukes them for everyone trying to use their gifts at the same time, which causes confusion. The main goal of worship should be to help everyone grow in faith, not to show off individual abilities.

‏ 1 Corinthians 14:26

On Spiritual Gifts

In this passage, Paul corrects the Corinthians for the confusion and disorder in their worship services. He explains that spiritual gifts should be used in an orderly way so that everyone can learn and be encouraged. Paul gives practical rules to help the church use their gifts in a way that honors God and builds up the whole congregation.

v. 26: Paul says, “How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying”(1 Corinthians 14:26 ^a). He rebukes them for everyone trying to use their gifts at the same time, which causes confusion. The main goal of worship should be to help everyone grow in faith, not to show off individual abilities.