Read I Corinthians 14 Prophecies and Tongues

How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. (I Corinthians 14:26 NKJV)

Paul wrote earlier about the exercise of spiritual gifts as well the conduct of the Corinthian Christian when they come together for fellowship and the Word. Drawing to a conclusion, he exhorts them to do all these for the edification of the church.

We are exhorted to come together. not forsaking the assembling together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25). It not an option. There is a bond in Christ regardless of differences in background or personality. A member of one another and necessary for one's growth. Satan purpose is to keep us apart and become vulnerable to his schemes.

Everyman not just the pastor should be aspired to turn the scripture. Different ones will receive different impressions from the Lord. One may have a psalm, prayer of the psalmist or a song of praise, a hymn ringing within us. Another, a teaching, truth received from the Lord. All these could be shared in love

Paul encourages the exercise of spiritual gifts that come by revelation. He does not forbid the exercise of tongue, but that it be interpreted. Even if given there be some guidelines for participation of two as the norms and maximum of three (:27-28) If there is no interpreter then be silence.

Let all things be done for edification in any orderly manner, Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order. (I Corinthians

Prayer: Lord I am one among many You have brought together so that You show out as we minister one to another with a psalm, message or prophecy. We will submit one to another for the edification of all in the exercise of our spiritual gifts.

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