For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Thanksgiving may be given well in itself and yet fail in its purpose if the hearer does not understand what is said. Speech in prayer and in public worship is therefore to be clear and intelligible, so that others can understand it. Its aim is that others may join in what is spoken and be strengthened by it, and that the church may be built up toward perfection.
Prayer is to be with the spirit and with the understanding also. The unlearned listener is to be able to understand what is said and to say Amen at the giving of thanks. Five words spoken with understanding to teach others in the church are better than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
Thanksgiving may be given well in itself and yet fail in its purpose if the hearer does not understand what is said. Speech in prayer and in public worship is therefore to be clear and intelligible, so that others can understand it. Its aim is that others may join in what is spoken and be strengthened by it, and that the church may be built up toward perfection.
Prayer is to be with the spirit and with the understanding also. The unlearned listener is to be able to understand what is said and to say Amen at the giving of thanks. Five words spoken with understanding to teach others in the church are better than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.