1 Corinthians 14:26

From this verse to the end of the chapter, the apostle lays down particular precepts for the preservation of decency and good order in the church of God; and first he advises, when they came together into the public assemblies, that if any of them had. psalm or hymn suggested to them by the Spirit of God, to his glory, and the church's edification; or had. doctrine, either for instruction or consolation; or had. strange tongue, or the gift of interpreting tongues; let it be how it will, he exhorts that all be done so as may most and best tend to the benefit and edification of the church, which is the true end of church assemblies.

The great end, design and aim, which those who administer in holy things ought to propound to themselves in all their public administrations, is the church's edification, the people's growth and improvement in knowledge, faith, and holiness.

Let all things be done to edifying; that is, let all your public offices be so performed, and in such. manner, as may best conduce to the end for which they were designed.