From the Pulpit...

The way Paul writes in this section could just pass us by. But we must stop and notice that this is very serious business. He is talking about being disqualified, about deep sin, and about judgment unto death. We continue to stubbornly cling to the belief that salvation is eternally secure. Salvation is not secure for false professors. And true believers can lose their lives because of sinful behavior (see 1 Cor. 11). So, do not follow the example of Israel. And do not follow the behavior pattern of the Corinthian church either. Thanks to God for giving us such clear instruction to help us avoid the errors of history!