Inspiration

DISCIPLINE

 

Hi Everyone:

 

1st Corinthians 5: In this chapter Paul chastises the Church for not judging a particular person who had committed a grievous sin. He tells them they are to exercise judgment within the Church group and discipline when necessary. He also said "God will judge those outside," (verse 13) and they should not concern themselves except for their own. Good advice from Paul I'd say.

 

Personally (my opinion based on what I read in Scripture) is we should do as Paul says and closely monitor our Church group; if we don't Satan can cause much chaos and divisions within. You know what they say about one bad apple in the barrel. We must remember though there is a way to go about it when we see a situation that requires disciplining. Paul does say we are "not to associate with anyone who calls himself a brother who is living a carnal life," (verse 11). Pray for him, yes; discipline him, yes, but if he won't change we are not to associate with him.

 

I leave you with joyous news: Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life:

 

Read the Bible and you'll agree, Nick                                                                     Number 400