The strange outbursts of incoherent fanaticism which have occurred from time to time in the after-history of the Church are condemned by the principle with which St. Paul are of permanent and abiding application, because of the general and eternal principles on which his instructions are based. Here again, as in so many other instances in this Epistle, while the particular and unique circumstances which called forth the apostolic instructions have for centuries passed away, the writings of St. After detailing rules for an orderly church service throughout 1 Corinthians 14, Paul summed things up with this admonition to do everything decently and in order. It seems the apostle Paul had heard reports about the confusion and disorder in the Corinthian church services. The object of all church assemblies is to be the building up of the Body of Christ, which is His Church and therefore seemliness and ordered regularity are absolutely necessary to this end. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. This verse similarly deals with the general principle laid down in the latter part of the chapter regarding the style and order of public worship. 37 Anyone who claims to be a prophet, or to have spiritual powers, must acknowledge that what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord. Time, proportion, regulation, self suppression, are as necessary in worship as in "the music of men's lives." Ellicott's CommentaryĮllicott's Commentary for English Readers(40) Let all things be done decently.-The former verse reiterates in a condensed sentence the principles laid down regarding the gifts in the first part of the chapter (1Corinthians 14:1-25). and heldBefore his decent steps a silver wand." In Romans 13:13 and 1 Thessalonians 4:12 it is translated "honestly," i.e.
Decently that is, "with decorum." Thus Milton uses the term - ". The command given to the Corinthian church is worthy of our consideration: Let all things be done decently and in order (I Corinthians 14:40).
All things done decently and in order license#
Often what is called freedom of the Spirit becomes license for immaturity and carnality. The word for order is a military term meaning arranged in rank ( Strong’s 5010). That is to say that everything must be done properly ( Strong’s 2156). The term for decently comes from the root having good form. It is a final caution against the abuse of the permission accorded in the last clause. If the train has ultimate freedom to run off the track, it is destroyed. Everything Done Decently and In Order The apostle summaries, Let all things be done decently and in order (OSB vs. The "but" of the original should not be omitted.
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