Church problems!
1 Corinthians 5
A man slept with his step-mother which obviously not only wrecked his father’s marriage but brought a severing of their own relationship. What did the church who believed they were so amazing do? Nothing!
So Paul wades in and starting from this situation begins to talk about other sins and what to do when they get into the church.
And some interpret the chapter with a campaign of: Kick it Out!
Church attendance is down but at least we have got rid of the sinner.
The sexually immoral Christian – the person whose own selfish gratification is the most important thing.
The greedy Christian – the person who is solely focused on getting more and more.
The Christian who looks like they worship God but don’t – the person who’s own image is more important than that of God’s.
The rude Christian – the person who is not concerned about others because ME is always above everything else.
The drunk Christian – the person who has no self-control because self is all encompassing.
The cheating Christian, the ones who say they are something but are not or those who allow themselves to appear to be givers but are not – the person who wants to look good.
Don’t associate with these people. Don’t sit down and eat food with these people.
Why?
It’s not the activity as such but the main reason behind that activity which is the reason. The main reason is “It’s all about ME, it’s not about HIM” mentality.
There is no room for the selfish ME in the kingdom.
If you associate with that person by eating with them it means you are agreeing with their selfishness.
This selfish living is not welcome in the church. It’s not a reflection of the body of Christ. The unbeliever should not be confused. They should see Christ clearly.
If we are going to kick people out of the church then let’s get rid of those so-called Christians who are wrapped up in themselves. They are not a true reflection of Christ.
Missions Paul 