Gifts should only be expressed within the framework of love

SUMMARY: There is often a false debate in churches between those who prioritize order in worship and those who prioritize freedom and spontaneity in the Spirit. The apostle Paul calls for a healthy balance between the two, emphasizing love, consideration for others, and a spirit of service. We should prioritize blessing and edifying others in worship, rather than satisfying ourselves or causing confusion. The highest praise is imitating the compassionate and loving spirit of Christ. We should prioritize love over seeking gifts, as the authentic order of the Gospel is to first express love and then express spiritual gifts within the framework of love.

Frequently, we observe in the church a false polemic between believers who emphasize order in worship, and those who insist on freedom and spontaneity in the Spirit when the church gathers together to worship.

Many churches are so insistent on an orderly, well-choreographed service that they constrain the Spirit and stake the free flow of the blessings that God wants to send to His children while praising Him with freedom and enthusiasm. Others so want to give the Spirit free flow that they go to the other extreme. They disdain structures, forget about time limits, admit any emotional expression or any impulse from siblings, and end up creating an unhealthy mix of unbridled emotionalism and genuine expressions of God's move in service.

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