1Corinthians 14:26-33
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.
If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
An important element of this passage is that all things need to lead to the edification of the saints. So important that it takes priority in this passage and is applied to all items.
This 'all things' list is not to be regarded as inclusive for there are other elements of our worship times that are not in this list. Music comes to mind as an example.
So, 'edification' means the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. To apply this to our responsibilities would mean that our focus must be focused on nurturing disciples. ;
Readings:
Morning Psalm 135, Noon Psalm 119:1-8, Evening Psalm 85
