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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:29 For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:29 For anyone who eats and drinks [without solemn reverence and heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifice of Christ], eats and drinks a judgment on himself if he does not recognize the body [of Christ]. |
Subject: How is comunion only symbolic? |
Bible Note: bgg- But how can our motive be proper if when we come to the Lord's table in rememberence of what He did, partake with known and unresolved sin in our life,, knowing that He died for our sin? The very solemnity of the time could call to rememberence sin that needs to be resolved and how important it is to "be holy for I am holy". At one time I was about to take communion and, in thinking of how much the Lord had forgiven me through the act of His dying, was reminded of bitterness I was harboring toward a person. I think I would have become physically sick had I eaten the bread at that time. During the week I dealt with the situation and could come to the communion table with peace and true thanksgiving. I believe an examination of conscience has to be made before if for no other reason than to partake without it is saying that we have no need for forgiveness and makes Jesus' sacrifice for us less important. I don't know if I said it right, but I think too many times, it is partaken of, maybe in a solemn manner, but with no real feeling of thankfulness. Debbie |