1 CORINTHIANS 14:36\u201340<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2026 let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord<\/i><\/p>\n
(1 Cor. 14:37)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
If any church presumes to act on its own accord without any thought to what other churches are rightly doing and without any regard to the Scriptures\u2014the writings of the apostles\u2014then that church is acting in disobedience to God Himself. Paul sarcastically rebukes the Corinthians for their presumption concerning the worship of God. They exalted the gift of tongues, they carried out their worship chaotically, and they allowed their women to exercise authority over men in the public assembly.<\/p>\n
Paul, then, challenges the Corinthian church as he challenges the church in every age, that if anyone thinks he is truly spiritual then he must submit to the apostles\u2019 teachings. If anyone claims to be a servant of God, gifted with prophecy, teaching, knowledge, tongues, or any other spiritual gift but does not abide by the directives of Scripture, he is ignorant and a disrupter of the assembly of God\u2019s people. These verses emphasize what God\u2019s people need to be reminded of time and again, that the Word of God is binding on all people in all ages. We cannot do what we want \u201cin the name of the Spirit\u201d if it contradicts the Scripture. The Old and New Testaments are our standards for conduct in our daily lives and in the worship of God. We are not permitted to act of our own will and according to our own ideas of right and wrong. We must always submit to the commandments of Christ as they have been given to us through the writings of the apostles.<\/p>\n
If any person continues to be ignorant of those commandments and refuses to conform to Christ\u2019s teaching, Paul says to let him alone, to let him remain in his ignorance. If he is determined to rebel against the authority of Scripture, leave him to his folly, and God\u2019s judgment, and do not engage in unnecessary disputes with him.<\/p>\n
To sum up this chapter, we are reminded that prophecy is the better gift because it edifies the people of God, and tongues were permitted as long as there was interpretation. But most importantly, the worship of God is to be done decently and in order according to the Scriptures. We are humbly to submit all things to the authority of Christ and not allow our passions or prejudices rule our conduct in God\u2019s house.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Psalms 56\u201358<\/p>\n
Acts 28:1\u201316<\/p>\n
Read 1 Corinthians 14; Deuteronomy 12:29\u201332; Exodus 20:4\u20136. List what you learn about how to, and how not to, worship God. Why are there so many warnings against the \u201ctraditions of men\u201d? Pray that God will show you ways that you have deviated from proper worship of Him either in your heart or in action.<\/p>\n
For further study: Matt. 4:9\u201310; 15:1\u20139 \u2022 Acts. 17:22\u201334 \u2022 Col. 2:20\u201323<\/i><\/p>\n
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