Devotion – I Corinthians 4

S – What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:26 CSB

O –  Commentary: 

When the church met, anyone was free to participate by contributing a hymn, or a word of instruction (cf. 1 Cor. 14:6; probably a lesson based on the OT), a revelation from one gifted in prophecy (cf. vv. 6, 29–32), or a word from one gifted in a tongue followed by an interpretation of what was said. The controlling principle in this free participation was the rule of love. All that was said and done was to have as its goal the need to strengthen (pros oikodomēn, “edifying”) others (cf. vv. 4–5).

“1 Corinthians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – When the church gathers, everyone is a participant.  Each person uses their gifts to strengthen others.  It builds yourself as well.  When the body comes together this way, the whole grows together and community is established.

R – Lord, thank you that you don’t want us to do life alone.  In coming together, we gather to glorify you, build each other up and walk in unity with others through your Word.  Help us to use our gifts with a humble heart and a courageous expression.  In loving You, let us love each other unconditionally.