1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:20?

2. What does "stop thinking like children" mean in 1 Corinthians 14:20?

3. How can we be "infants in evil" in our daily lives?

4. Why is maturity in thinking important for spiritual growth and discernment?

5. How does 1 Corinthians 14:20 connect with Ephesians 4:14 about maturity?

6. What practical steps can you take to mature in your faith today?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 14:20 mean by "be infants in evil"?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:20 challenge our understanding of maturity in faith?

9. Why does Paul emphasize being "mature in your thinking" in 1 Corinthians 14:20?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14?

11. What is the concept of an 'inner child'?

12. What causes infant mortality?

13. What is the concept of an "inner child"?

14. What defines having faith like a child?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's instruction to "stop thinking like children" challenge your current approach to spiritual growth and understanding?

2. In what ways can you cultivate innocence toward evil while still engaging with the world around you?

3. How does the call to maturity in 1 Corinthians 14:20 relate to the broader theme of spiritual growth found in Ephesians 4:14-15?

4. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your thinking aligns with the maturity Paul describes, especially in your interactions with others?

5. How can the church community support one another in the journey toward spiritual maturity and innocence toward evil?1. How does Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy shape your understanding of spiritual gifts?

2. How can we apply the principle of edification in the exercise of our individual spiritual gifts today?

3. What role does understanding play in your spiritual life and in your interaction with others?

4. How do Paul's guidelines on orderly worship resonate with your experience of church services?

5. In what ways does Paul's instruction about women in the church challenge or affirm your understanding of women's roles in church?

6. How do you perceive the balance between personal spiritual experiences and communal edification?

7. Why do you think Paul emphasizes maturity in thinking about spiritual gifts?

8. How can we promote understanding and orderliness in our worship services today?

9. How do Paul's teachings on tongues and prophecy apply to modern day practices in the church?

10. How can we ensure that our pursuit of spiritual gifts leads to the edification of the church rather than self-promotion?

11. How does the principle of doing everything for edification affect your approach to Christian service?

12. How can you apply the principles from this chapter to your own use of spiritual gifts?

13. How do you balance personal spiritual experiences with communal edification in your own life?

14. How does Paul's emphasis on understanding and edification inform your approach to Christian worship?

15. How do Paul's teachings about orderliness in worship challenge or affirm your experiences in the Church?

16. How might Paul's instructions about the role of women in the Church be applied in today's context?

17. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship services edify everyone present?

18. What does it mean to be 'mature in thinking' about spiritual gifts in our current context?

19. In what ways do you feel called to edify others in your Christian community?

20. How can the guidelines provided in this chapter be a blueprint for harmonious and edifying worship in our time?

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