In chapters 11-14 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addressed the issue of pubic worship. The first issue is how should men and women dress, and should they cover their heads when they pray or prophesy in church. The key is to honor the Lord, and each other. Then issues of the Lord's supper was addressed. The Corinthians were partaking in a manner where the rich ate well, and the poor came hungry. Paul reminded them that when we eat and drink at the Lord's table, they were to remember Him, which is why they should not take of it in an unworthy manner. Before they eat it, they should examine themselves if they are right with God. The issue of speaking in tongues was compared to prophecy, and Paul said without an interpreter, tongues was just to uplift the person, but with an interpreter it could edify the church. He said that prophecy is better, but then he said the best way was the way of love. If we do our gifts without love, then what we have done and who we are are nothing. Paul then did a little overview of how they are conducting their worship, and if tongues don't edify they are to be silent. If a revelation comes, then the prophet was to be silent. If the women are disruptive, they are to be silent. 14:30, "But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner."
