1 Corinthians 14:20, Be Not Children In Understanding

1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

The Apostle Paul exhorts the believers to move toward spiritual maturity. He uses the metaphor of “children” to motivate and provoke them to grow up quickly in this matter. Have a correct focus on the imbibing and understanding of God’s Word for their spiritual advancement. He observed the skewing toward the spectacular sign-gift of speaking in a foreign language is not useful to the strengthening of the assembly of God’s people.

He observed the skewing toward the spectacular sign-gift of speaking in a foreign language is not useful to the strengthening of the assembly of God’s people.

He further develops the “children” metaphor by citing that indeed when they are spiritually mature, they would be rid of ungodly behaviour of showing ill-will toward others in contention and strife! Amen.