Tarry for One Another

The Call to take Communion Serious

Divisions in the church (vv. 17–19).

When there are divisions and factions in the church, even though they seem hidden, they will show up in the public meetings.

Selfish motives (vv. 20–22).

If believers do not love one another, they can never partake of the Lord’s Supper and be blessed.

2. The Consequences of This Disorder (11:23–30)

The Supper had ceased to be a blessing to the church

The way they abused it was a cause of judgment.

Their meetings were “for the worse, not the better”

This is the way spiritual matters always work: if our hearts are not right, whatever should be a blessing becomes a curse.

3 The Correction of This Disorder (11:31–34)

Self-judgment (vv. 31–32).

If we face our sins honestly, judge them, and confess them, then God will not chasten us.

“Let a man examine himself” is Paul’s command in v. 28.

Mutual love (v. 33).

“Don’t think only of yourself!” Paul wrote; “think of others.”

Spiritual discernment (v. 34).