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Each week examine yourself as to your readiness to partake of this
annual special event Christ asked us to remember for him until he
returns to partake of it with us in his Kingdom. Luke 22:19.
Do you have anger, Grudges, deceptive
behavior, secrets that are not Godly that hurt or harm others or even
yourself. God knows and sees all even if your brethren of faith do not.
You need to meditate, and pray and be spiritually prepared to partake of
the Lord's supper lest you take it unworthy.
What is unworthy? What does Paul mean by
“unworthy manner” in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32? Unworthy manner is one in
which the participant is not recognizing their unity with Christ and the
body of believers that he or she is gathered with. And perhaps even
recognizing a wider vision of unity of those who call upon Christ as
Lord.
Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Defines: "unworthy"
It means to be vile, hateful, spiteful, un·wor·thy (un-wûr′the)
adj. un·wor·thi·er, un·wor·thi·est
1.a. undeserving: of God's notice and consideration.
b. Lacking value or merit; worthless.
2. Not suiting or befitting:
3. Vile; despicable. Being dishonest with anyone, secretive, deceptive; disloyal.
This next week think about this so you are
mentally, emotionally, spiritually ready. “Matthew 18:15 Moreover if
your brother in church fellowship a brother of faith shall trespass
against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he
shall hear you, you have gained your brother. Vs. 16 But if they will
not listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be
established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Vs. 18 If they
still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to
listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax
collector.”
If you have any issue, anger, problem against
another person in the fellowship you need to get with them before the
Lord's supper and work it out if able with them. So there is no conflict
or problem you carry with you into the renewing of your commitment to
obey and follow God and be his true servant and child. We must forgive
others, to receive forgiveness ourself!
We want to be prepared mentally, emotionally
and spiritually as the bride of Christ to clean up and clear away any
anger, or lying or any issues we have against anyone in our church
fellowship and not hold grudges toward others having forgiveness but not
allowing worldly people, actions and beliefs to pull us down or away
from God and his word, and righteousness.
This event is a very special Holy time we
want to present our self as living sacrifices. Romans 12:1 “I beseech
you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your
bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your
reasonable service.”
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Understanding
& Appreciating the Lord's Supper
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