1 Corinthians 14:26 "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying."
Paul leaves no room for doubt here. Whatever we do in the church ought to be something that edifies our fellow believers. We don't use the word "edify" much these days. The word means "to build up" or "the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness". It shares a root with the word "edifice" which means a large, imposing building.
What would it mean in your life to have a fellow believer build you up? What kind of words and actions would promote your growth in Christ? The answers to these questions are a good starting place for what you should do for your fellow believers.
This is another reason why I believe the modern church is missing the mark when it comes to how we "do church". Think of the modern church experience. Is the Christian who comes to Sunday service, shakes hands, sings, and listens to a sermon actually edifying those around him or her?
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