Why should all things in the church be done decently and in order?

All things in the local church should be done decently and in order because this brings honor and glory to the God whom we claim to worship. The primary purpose of every activity is to bring honor and glory to God.

Les explains that Paul is dealing with the local congregation in verse 40, commanding that all things be done decently and in order. The reason given is that it brings honor and glory to the God we claim to worship. Les points out that many people take these things out of context and forget that the primary purpose of all we do is to bring honor and glory to God. Paul knew his writings to Corinth were inspired by the Holy Spirit, not merely man's idea, so this instruction is the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 14:40

Let all things be done decently and in order.

How should things be done in the local congregation?

In the local congregation, all things should be done decently and in order. This applies regardless of what is being done, because orderly conduct brings honor and glory to the God whom we claim to worship, and the primary purpose of all we do is to bring honor and glory to God.