1Corinthians 14:20. “Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be ye men.”
BE NOT CHILDREN. It is time to grow up and act like a man. Quit childish things that draw attention to you. When you are an infant learning to stand, We can put up with all the foolishness you do. But now in this place where God lives with men, Don’t be childish in the strange voices you use. Make sure you’re understood by the words and the tone; Because if no one understands, then everyone will lose.
A child makes noises just for the fun of it. There is no real reason to worry about him. But when a man makes such noise that sounds like a fit- There is no glory for God - especially then. Speak right, make it clear what God gave you to speak. Clarify the truth He has told you to give. Then people who hear what you say will not think- You are a child in mind inside a man’s head.
Understanding is important, as it makes clear to others, What God wants when the saints come together. The gift that God gave you to help others to further His work, and spiritual food, then to gather; Will give strength to the body of saints where they live, They will use what you say to their advantage. So, with a sense of the value of the truths that God gives, Speak the word clearly, not in childish chatter.
“Heavenly Father, I am conscious of the fact that people will often quote what I say. I am
also aware that it is easy for me to slip into foolish talk without thinking. Help me guard the door of my lips, that I do not sin and that I do not mislead someone who is listening. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”