As we continue our A City of Light series through 1 Corinthians, we reach Paul’s final and most practical instruction on the use of spiritual gifts in the church. In chapter 14, Paul emphasizes a truth we cannot afford to miss: God’s gifts are powerful—but they must be used with purpose, humility, and order.

Paul’s concern isn’t to shut down the gifts because of misuse, but to pastor the church into maturity. The goal? That everything in our gatherings be done for the building up of the body of Christ.

📖 In this message, Pastor Tommy unpacks:

• Why misuse is not a reason for abandonment, but a call for discipled application

• What a Spirit-led, orderly and peaceful gathering looks like

• The context behind Paul’s comments on women remaining silent—and how this harmonizes with chapter 11

• How every believer can come ready to contribute, led by the Spirit

• The role of pastors and elders in safeguarding healthy, Spirit-empowered gatherings

Paul ends this section with a balanced challenge: “Earnestly desire to prophesy, do not forbid speaking in tongues, but let everything be done decently and in order.” That’s not a limitation—it’s a blueprint for a powerful, unified, Spirit-filled church.

📍 Series: A City of Light – A Study in 1 Corinthians
📖 Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20–40
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

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