June 18, 2026
Knowing You (All I once held dear)
Knowing You
Graham Kendrick
CCLI Song #1045238
Verse 1
All I once held dear built my life upon
All this world reveres and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now compared to this
내가 한때 소중히 여겨 내 삶을 세운 모든 것
세상이 존경하고 다투어 얻으려는 것
내가 한때 얻었다 생각한 모든 것
이제는 잃은 것으로 여기네
지금은 이 모든 것이 헛되고 무가치하네
Chorus
Knowing You Jesus, knowing You
There is no greater thing
예수님을 아는 것, 주님을 아는 것
그보다 더 큰 것은 없네
You're my all, You're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love You, Lord
주님은 나의 모든 것, 나의 최고의 분
나의 기쁨, 나의 의로움
주님을 사랑합니다
Verse 2
Now my heart's desire is to know You more
To be found in You and known as Yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All surpassing gift of righteousness
이제 내 마음의 소원은 주님을 더 아는 것
주 안에서 발견되어 주님의 것이라 불리며
내가 얻을 수 없던 것을 믿음으로 가지리
모든 것을 뛰어넘는 의의 선물
Chorus
Verse 3
Oh to know the pow'r of Your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings
To become like You in Your death my Lord
So with You to live and never die
부활하신 생명의 능력을 알기 원하네
주님의 고난 속에서 주를 알기 원하네
주님의 죽으심을 닮아가며
주와 함께 살아 영원히 죽지 않으리
Chorus
Knowing You Jesus, knowing You
There is no greater thing
You're my all, You're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
(3X)
And I love You, Lord
You're my all, You're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love You, Lord
나의 만족과 유익을 위해
Graham Kendrick
CCLI Song #7104872
Verse 1
나의 만족과 유익을 위해
가지려 했던 세상 일들
이젠 모두 다 해로 여기고
주님을 위해 다 버리네
Chorus
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주
사랑합니다
Verse 2
부활의 능력 체험하면서
주의 고난에 동참하고
주의 죽으심 본을 받아서
그의 생명에 참예하네
Chorus
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주
사랑합니다
(2X)
Ending
나의 주
나의 만족과 유익을 위해 + 내 안에 사는 이
나의 만족과 유익을 위해, 내 안에 사는 이
나의 만족과 유익을 위해 (Knowing You)
Verse 1
나의 만족과 유익을 위해
가지려 했던 세상 일들
이젠 모두 다 해로 여기고
주님을 위해 다 버리네
(2X)
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주
사랑합니다
Verse 2
부활의 능력 체험하면서
주의 고난에 동참하고
주의 죽으심 본을 받아서
그의 생명에 참예하네
Chorus
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주
사랑합니다
(2X)
Chorus
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주(3X)
사랑합니다
Chorus
내 안에 가장 귀한 것
주님을 앎이라
모든 것 되시며 의와 기쁨 되신 주
사랑합니다
(2X)
내 안에 사는 이 (Christ in me)
내 안에 사는 이
예수 그리스도니
나의 죽음도
유익함이라
(2X)
나의 왕 내 노래
내 생명 또 내 기쁨
나의 힘 나의 검
내 평화 나의 주
(2X)
내 안에 사는 이
예수 그리스도니
나의 죽음도
유익함이라
June 17, 2026
Christ In Me
Christ In Me
Gary Garcia
CCLI Song #39056
Chorus
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
(2X)
Verse
He's my King He's my song
He's my life He's my joy
He's my strength He's my sword
He's my peace He's my Lord
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
Chorus
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
Verse
He's my King He's my song
He's my life He's my joy
He's my strength He's my sword
He's my peace He's my Lord
Christ in me is to live
To die is to gain
내 안에 사는 이 + 목마른 사슴(as the deer)
내 안에 사는 이
Gary Garcia
CCLI Song #6313054
Chorus
내 안에 사는 이
예수 그리스도니
나의 죽음도
유익함이라
Verse
나의 왕 내 노래
내 생명 또 내 기쁨
나의 힘 나의 검
내 평화 나의 주
Chorus
내 안에 사는 이
예수 그리스도니
나의 죽음도
유익함이라
Verse
나의 왕 내 노래
내 생명 또 내 기쁨
나의 힘 나의 검
내 평화 나의 주
(2X)
Chorus
내 안에 사는 이
예수 그리스도니
나의 죽음도
유익함이라
주님만이 나의 힘 나의 방패 나의 참 소망
나의 몸 정성 다 바쳐서 주님 경배합니다
(2X)
나의 몸 정성 다 바쳐서 주님 경배합니다
June 14, 2026
June 14, 2026 "The One Thing That Matters Most" (1 Corinthians 13:1–13)
1 Corinthians 13 New International Version
1 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.
11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.
12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
a. 1 Corinthians 13:1 Or languages
b. 1 Corinthians 13:3 Some manuscripts body to the flames
The One Thing That Matters Most
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
This chapter is known as the love chapter. We often hear this passage given at wedding ceremonies, anniversaries and other events that celebrate love. Paul puts much emphasis on love. In fact, he says that love is the most important aspect of following Jesus.
In the previous chapter, Paul lists the different spiritual gifts and their importance but ends chapter 12 with saying that there is something greater than these gifts. That, of course, is love.
Paul tells us the gifts may be powerful and do great things, but without love, he is nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-2 ESV
[1] If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. [2] And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Paul is not saying the gifts are not important, but he is telling us that without love our actions and results become meaningless. It does matter if the work was successful and achieved its purpose but, was it done in love?. Did we do this with right attitude of love? The qualities of love will allow us to do the good works of God.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV
[4] Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant [5] or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; [6] it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. [7] Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love is patient. It can be very hard to be patient with people or situations. Yet real love allows us to be patient with others. When we are selfish or arrogant, we compare ourselves with others to maintain our ego. Love does not need to protect its ego. We don't want to give or sacrifice because our ego tells us to keep everything for ourselves. Love allows us to be generous. Love allows us to celebrate the good in others and mourn when evil is inflicted on others.
1 Corinthians 13:8-10 ESV
[8] Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. [9] For we know in part and we prophesy in part, [10] but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.
We are nothing and the work we do can be worthless if we do not do these things in love. The actions and work we do will eventually be undone; however, love will transcend time. Our spiritual gifts are precious. We are to use these tools for God's kingdom.
The spiritual gifts are like scaffolding around a building. Once the building is complete, the scaffolding is removed because it has done its purpose. Love will not pass away. It is part of God's kingdom that remains. God is love.
1 Corinthians 13:11-12 ESV
[11] When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. [12] For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
Maturity is shown in a person who is able to love. The Corinthian Christians had many gifts and thought highly of themselves. They compared themselves to others and judged. People who are full of love don't do this. Paul knew that the Corinthian Church needed love to be fully mature and do the work of God.
In this passage, Paul does not ask us what we do in church or what gifts we have. He does not ask us what missions we have done or what knowledge we possess. He asks us if we have love -and whether do we do our good work with love.
At the cross, we see what love truly is. Love is practice. It sacrifices to a point of pain. The church cannot mature without love. The love of Christ will mature us. The Lord wants mature followers who do not look down on the weak or on sinners.
Love will remain. Your possessions, family, friends, efforts, and accomplishments will all pass away. But Love will not pass away.
June 7, 2026
Jun 7, 2026 “Discern the Body of the Lord”(1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 New International Version
Correcting an Abuse of the Lord’s Supper
17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. Correcting an Abuse of the Lord’s Supper
18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it.
19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval.
20 So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat,
21 for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk.
22 Don’t you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter!
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread,
24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
27 So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
28 Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.
29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.
32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.
33 So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together.
34 Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment.
And when I come I will give further directions.
Discern the Body of the Lord
1 Corinthians 11: 17-34
Paul addresses the church in Corinth over their church practices.
1 Corinthians 11:17 ESV
[17] But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse.
Paul is not chastising them for not following the rules. They were following communion rules, but they were not doing this for Jesus. The rich were not remembering the grace Jesus gave to us. The poor were being left out. Some were even becoming drunk on the wine.
1 Corinthians 11:20-21 ESV
[20] When you come together, it is not the Lord’s supper that you eat. [21] For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk.
The table of the Lord is a place of grace. It is a place where unworthy people are invited to eat the Lord's Supper. We all understand we cannot live without God's grace. We are all here because of grace that we are saved. The person beside me has shown the same grace as was given to me. It is Jesus who is the host of this dinner.
1 Corinthians 11:27-28 ESV
[27] Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. [28] Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
If you have the Lord's Supper without discerning ourselves. We have to understand what we are taking. We have to remember that our sins kept us from God and put Jesus on the cross. That the cross is a place of humility. This is why Paul considered not discerning the body of the Lord and taking communion seriously.
If we do not take the time to reflect on and understand what we are doing in church. We might not understand the scriptures if we don't try to discern what was written. It is too easy to blindly follow rituals and practices and not understand what is happening and why it has happened.
Communion allows us to re-examine our lives and remember what Jesus has done for us. We should take the Lord's Supper intentionally and respectfully.
The Corinthian Church mimicked the Lord's Supper, but they did not partake in The Lord's Supper. Their actions did not reflect someone who felt gratitude or humility in being saved by the gift of grace. They were not acting as a group that was brought together by Jesus. They were not treating people as the way of the cross.
Our lives should be changed with the understanding that Jesus rescued us from sin and death while restoring our relationship to God. Jesus has made us one and sends us out to love one another.
June 5, 2026
Every Move I Make
Every Move I Make
David Ruis
CCLI Song #1595726
Verse
Every move I make I make in You
You make me move Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Every step I take I take in You
You are my way Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Bridge
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Chorus
Waves of mercy waves of grace
Everywhere I look I see Your face
Your love has captured me
Oh my God this love how can it be
Ending
Jesus
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Every move I make I make in You
You make me move Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Every step I take I take in You
You are my way Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Every move I make I make in You
You make me move Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Every step I take I take in You
You are my way Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Waves of mercy waves of grace
Everywhere I look I see Your face
Your love has captured me
Oh my God this love how can it be
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
(2X)
Every move I make I make in You
You make me move Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Every step I take I take in You
You are my way Jesus
Every breath I take I breathe in You
Waves of mercy waves of grace
Everywhere I look I see Your face
Your love has captured me
Oh my God this love how can it be
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
(2X)
내 모든 삶의 행동 주 안에
David Ruis
CCLI Song #6321589
Verse
내 모든 삶의 행동 주 안에 주님 안에 있네
나의 숨 쉬는 순간들도
내 모든 삶의 걸음 주 안에 내 길도 주 안에
나의 숨 쉬는 순간들도
(2X)
Bridge
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
(2X)
D.C
Chorus
자비와 은혜의 물결
어디서나 주 얼굴 보네
주 사랑 날 붙드네
오 놀라운 주님의 사랑
Bridge
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
(3X)
Chorus
자비와 은혜의 물결
어디서나 주 얼굴 보네
주 사랑 날 붙드네
오 놀라운 주님의 사랑
Bridge
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
라 라 라라라라라
(2X)
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026 "Freedom That Loves"(1 Corinthians 10:23-33)
- 1 Corinthians 10:23–33 New International VersionThe Believer’s Freedom23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”[a]27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
- Freedom That Loves 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
Through
Jesus Christ we have been given many things. We have freedom; however, Paul addresses
this truth with a deep question. What are we using our freedom for? Paul shows that
even if everything is permissible, not everything is beneficial.
1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV
[23] “All
things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but
not all things build up.
The world will ask the question, "How does
this benefit me?" Paul tells Christians to ask, "How does benefit others?"
1 Corinthians 10:24 ESV
[24] Let no one seek his own good, but the good
of his neighbor.
We like to build ourselves up and take care of
ourselves. We protect ourselves and focus on what we want to do. However, Christians
need to ask what is going to please God. We should use our freedom to help others.
We need to look at others before making a decision.
My faith affects the person next to me. My faith
can build someone up or tear them down. That is the power of faith. We can make
our choices in love. The love for God and our neighbors will help us the make the
right decisions.
Then we will have the freedom to make the right
choices. We also need to ask whether or not our decisions promote love.
The church has been called to act as a union of
followers. The church should build up the community. We need the strong standard
of love of God. Will this choice show the heart of Christ? Will this choice promote
God's love?
1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
[31] So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God.
We know this verse very well. It is also misused.
Paul has been talking about everyday choices, even food. Paul tells us that whatever
we do, we must do this for the glory of God. We must always ask if this choice glorifies
God, not simply satisfy ourselves.
Paul is not telling us to only think about doing
big things for God's glory. He tells us that all things should be considered for
glorifying God.
When we use our freedom and it makes God look
small then we need to change. If someone is hurt or the community has been damaged,
this is not to the glory of God. Yes, we must correct people who speak heresies
or who are living destructive lives, but it must always be done in love.
We are truly free in Christ. We do not have to
be slaves to Christ. We do have the freedom to lay down our rights for others. We
are free to serve others without expecting anything in return. We are free to forgive
others. We are free to sacrifice—even to lay down our lives.
The world sees freedom as building oneself up.
It looks at the cross as punishment. With Jesus, we have genuine freedom the world
cannot give. We can see freedom in the cross. Our freedom that loves, serves and
sacrifices brings us closer to God.
Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross (Near The Cross)
Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross (Near The Cross)
Fanny Jane Crosby, William Howard Doane
CCLI Song #36736
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Verse 1
Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
예수여, 나를 십자가 곁에 두소서
그곳엔 귀한 샘이 있어
모두에게 열려 있는
치유의 흐름이
갈보리 산에서 흘러내리네
Chorus
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
십자가, 그 십자가 안에서
영원히 나의 영광이 머물고
내 황홀한 영혼은 마침내
강 너머 고요한 쉼을 찾으리
Verse 2
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Sheds its beams around me.
십자가 곁에서 떨리는 영혼은
사랑과 자비를 만나고
거기서 새벽별은
빛을 흘려 나를 감싸네
Verse 3
Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadows o'er me.
십자가 곁에서, 하나님의 어린 양이여
그 장면을 내 앞에 펼쳐 주소서
날마다 걸어가는 길 위에
그늘이 나를 덮어 인도하소서
Verse 4
Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.
십자가 곁에서 나는 기다리며 지켜보네
희망과 신뢰를 품고
마침내 닿으리
강 너머 황금빛 해변에
십자가로 가까이
새 439장. (통 496장)
1. 십자가로 가까이
나를 이끄시고
거기 흘린 보혈로
정케 하옵소서
십자가 십자가
무한 영광일세
요단 강을 건넌 후
영원 안식 얻네
2. 십자가에 가까이
내가 떨고 섰네
거기 있는 새벽 별
내게 비추시네
3. 십자가로 가까이
가게 하시옵고
몸소 받은 고생도
알게 하옵소서
4. 십자가에 가까이
의지하고 서서
천국 이를 때까지
항상 머물겠네
May 25, 2026
I Stand In Awe
I Stand In Awe
Mark Altrogge
CCLI Song #23914
Verse 1
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words
Too wonderful for comprehension
Like nothing ever seen or heard
Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom
Who can fathom the depth of Your love
You are beautiful beyond description
Majesty enthroned above
Chorus
And I stand I stand in awe of You
I stand I stand in awe of You
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of You
Verse 2
You are beautiful beyond description
Yet God crushed You for my sin
In agony and deep affliction
Cut off that I might enter in
Who can grasp such tender compassion
Who can fathom this mercy so free
You are beautiful beyond description
Lamb of God who died for me
Chorus
And I stand I stand in awe of You
I stand I stand in awe of You
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of You
(2X)
I stand in awe of You
I stand in awe of You
주 경외함으로 서리라 (아름답고 놀라운 주 예수)
Mark Altrogge
CCLI Song #6383644
Verse
아름답고 놀라운 주 예수
말로 할 수 없네
그 측량할 수 없는 위엄
주님과 같은 분 없네
한없는 그 지혜와 사랑
그 누구도 다 알수 없네
아름답고 놀라운 주 예수
보좌에 앉으셨네
Chorus
주님 앞에 내가 서 있네
주 앞에 내가 서 있네
(내가 주를 경외함으로
주님앞에 홀로 섭니다)
주는 거룩하신 하나님
그 앞에 서 있네
May 23, 2026
May 24, 2026 "A Church That Does Not Hate Sinners, Yet Does Not Ignore Sin" (1 Corinthians 5:1–13)
1 Corinthians 5 New
International Version
Dealing With a
Case of Incest
5 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: A man is sleeping with his father’s wife.
5 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: A man is sleeping with his father’s wife.
A Church That Does Not Hate Sinners, Yet Does Not Ignore Sin
1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Sometimes we do not deal with problems immediately. Like a little yeast, it moves into the entire loaf of bread.
In 1 Corinthians, Paul brings up a case in which the church did not deal with the sin. Paul asks why the church did not grieve over this sin. This should be the first response when the church finds sin in its community. Sin keeps us from God. It damages and breaks the relationship between us in God
We should not mock people who have committed sin. We should not judge lightly people for their sin, but we, as a church, need to deal with the sin. Nor should we condone the sin or ignore the sin pretending it did not happen.
We need to love one another. We need to love sinners. However, we need to hate sin.
Paul's response in verse 3 needs to be emulated by us. True love involves responsibility and this can require firm correction.
1 Corinthians 5:3 ESV
[3] For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.
When the church deals with sin, it must not be done to shame someone. It should not be done by our emotions or personal standards. We should not also use these sins as an excuse for fun or play. Gossiping can be fun and build up our weak egos, but it is not the nature of God.
1 Corinthians 5:4 ESV
[4] When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus,
Paul's purpose in verse 5 is to bring restoration. It is not to destroy the person. The church must deal with sin differently than the world does. The church needs to call sin, "SIN!" However, the straight and clear goal must be restoration.
1 Corinthians 5:5 ESV
[5] you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
We should not take a position in which are superior. We are afraid of conflict, so we call it peace. We take sin lightly and call it grace.
Our church is a new community, and we live Holy lives as a response for what God has done. The Holiness of the church comes from Christ's sacrifice, and we must not treat it casually.
1 Corinthians 5:7-8 ESV
[7] Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. [8] Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
We need to ask ourselves, "Do we truly love that person enough to restore them?" True love is not neglect. True grace does not take sin lightly. Jesus did not simply cover our sin. The Lord offered His life to save us. He did not condemn us or push us away. He hated our sin, but loved us and He restored us.
We should pray first when encountering sin with other people. We should find words which will promote correction and repentance. The church is a community that restores sinners to life.
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