Monday, October 9, 2017

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Church at Corinth
Chapter 11:31-32

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, because we should not be condemned with the world.

Related Scripture:
Psalm 9412, 25:12-15; 1 John 1:9

Brethren:

Consider this quote:

Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy”

If we would judge ourselves - As to our knowledge, and the design with which we approach the Lord's table. We should not be thus judged - That is, punished by God. When we are thus judged, it is with this merciful design, that we may not be finally condemned with the world.
John Wesley - commentary of verses 31-32


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