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Propriety in Worship (Part 2)

In this section, Paul’s main concern is irreverence in worship. We need to read it in the context of the situation in Corinth – the matter of wearing hats or head coverings.

Although it may seem insignificant, it had become a big problem because two cultural backgrounds were colliding. Jewish women always covered their heads in worship. For them, a woman with uncovered head in public was a sign of loose morals. On the other hand, Greek women may have been used to worshiping without head coverings.

In this letter, Paul had already talked about divisions and disorder in the church. Both are involved in this issue. Paul’s solution comes from his desire for unity among church members and for appropriateness in the worship service. Paul accepted God’s sovereignty in creating the rules for relationships.

1 Corinthians 11:2
2 I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.