1 Corinthians 11
The motives of our heart
Scripture
1 Cor 11: 31-32
31 If we were properly
judging ourselves, we would not be judged, 32 but when we are judged by the Lord, we are
disciplined, so that we may not be condemned with the world.
Observation
These verses of reflection follow
Paul expressing his disproval of the Corinthian church in the way they take the
Lord’s Supper. A sacred act of remembering and honoring our Lord Jesus for His
body that was broken for us and His blood that paid for the wages of our sins.
Application
We honor Jesus by looking honestly
inside our hearts and our minds and confess our sin and wrongdoings and make
right with people (forgive them) whom have wronged us. In these actions we
humble ourselves before God and allow Jesus Christ to remove the stones from
our own hearts and bring restoration in our relationship with Him.
But when it so happens that we are
disciplined by the Lord, it is to turn our attention and hearts back to Him.
Being disciplined is not nice, but in the life of a true believer of Jesus
Christ, we should be grateful and rejoice in it as the Lord’s discipline saves
us from the condemnation of the world.
Let us reflect
·
Do we stop to really
examine the motives of our heart regularly and honestly?
·
Are we quick to repent
of our sins?
·
Are we even quicker to
forgive?
·
How do I respond to
being disciplined?
Prayer
Psalm
139 23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my concerns. 24 See if there is any
offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.
AMEN
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PASTORA HESMA - JCRC CAPETOWN
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