Paul's teaching about orderly church meeting
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Paul was very practical, he gave good teaching about how a church meeting should proceed in peace and order, in accord with the God's nature.
Firstly, stay focus. Let two or three prophesy at a meeting, not too many people, too many topics. And one talks after the other.
Secondly, open for discussion. What is said are to be evaluated and examined carefully by each other. Paul was a very humble leader, he asked people to consider the prophesy carefully, this must include his own teachings.
Thirdly, encourage participation. When other people received a revelation, the people who was talking should close his talking and let others have the turn. In this way, all who prophecy will have a turn to speak, so everybody will learn and encouraged.
Fourthly, humility. People who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turn. Yielding to others comes from self control and humility.
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.
Bible verses,
Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said. But if someone is prophesying and another person receivies a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop.In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. Remember that people who prophesy are in coontrol of their spirit and can take turns. For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people. 1 Corinthians 14:29-33 NLT
