Communion week 4: self examination
2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
1. First and foremost: I should not trust my heart.
2. we should be careful not to pass Judgement on others.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29
2919 κρίνω [krino /kree·no/] v. Perhaps a primitive word; TDNT 3:921; TDNTA 469; GK 3212; 114 occurrences; AV translates as “judge” 88 times, “determine” seven times, “condemn” five times, “go to law” twice, “call in question” twice, “esteem” twice, and translated miscellaneously eight times. 1 to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose. 2 to approve, esteem, to prefer. 3 to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion. 4 to determine, resolve, decree. 5 to judge. 5A to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong. 5A1 to be judged, i.e. summoned to trial that one’s case may be examined and judgment passed upon it. 5B to pronounce judgment, to subject to censure. 5B1 of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgment on the deeds and words of others. 6 to rule, govern. 6A to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgment. 7 to contend together, of warriors and combatants. 7A to dispute. 7B in a forensic sense. 7B1 to go to law, have suit at law.
2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.
6 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.