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35 asking questions that could more appropriately be asked of their husbands at home. God's Book of the law guides our manners and customs here. Wives have no license to use the time of worship for unwarranted speaking.
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If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
36 Do you - both women and men - imagine that you're a sacred oracle determining what's right and wrong? Do you think everything revolves around you?
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Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
37 If any one of you thinks God has something for you to say or has inspired you to do something, pay close attention to what I have written. This is the way the Master wants it.
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If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.
38 If you won't play by these rules, God can't use you. Sorry.
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But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.
39 Three things, then, to sum this up: When you speak forth God's truth, speak your heart out. Don't tell people how they should or shouldn't pray when they're praying in tongues that you don't understand.
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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
40 Be courteous and considerate in everything.
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But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
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