Today’s Thought “Dancing In the Streets…” G. Ward

 

“But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.” 1 Corinthians 14:40

 

The Apostle Paul was more or less scolding the church at Corinth for their adoptive practice of religion that emanated from the pagan Graeco-Roman religious practices. Those false worshippers would drink and dance themselves into frenzies until semiconscious or unconsciousness would occur. Moreover, they would echo these unintelligible utterances esoteric to their god’s understanding. This was considered to be the highest form of praise unto their god/gods. Sadly, our practices haven’t changed much in our local churches. The variety of things offered as praise/worship could emanate from pagan origin. Many would deny such a thing until they investigate (cf. 2 Ti.2:15, Ac.17:11). Holy God’s intent is that we would maintain total cognizance of all we do. Holy God confounded all the languages (Ge. 11:7-9), therefore He knows all of them (including English, cf. 1 Cor. 14:23-25). Contrary to popular belief, our walk in Christ should help someone weaker, become more dependent on Christ and His righteousness. If our words and actions are unintelligible, how will they help build anyone up (1 Cor.14:16-17)?

Happy Thursday!