Episode 2826 - Lesson 4 - Monday July 20 - Dealing with Scandals
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The episode discusses how to deal with sexual scandals in the church, referencing Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 5.
Dealing With Scandals Dealing with matters of sexuality is always hard. It was hard for Paul, and it is for us, too. In these situations, we must be faithful to the Scriptures and address the issue with prayer and love. We must never forget that our goal is restoration. Read again 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 . How does Paul tell them to deal with this situation? Paul makes it clear in 1 Corinthians 5 that sexual scandals require church discipline. He says that the incestuous man should be removed ( 1 Cor. 5:2 ), judged ( 1 Cor. 5:3 ), delivered to Satan ( 1 Cor. 5:5 ), and " 'put away' " ( 1 Cor. 5:13 , NKJV). The church members were told "not to associate with" him ( 1 Cor. 5:9 , 11 , ESV), nor "even to eat with such a one" ( 1 Cor. 5:11 , ESV). Paul employs strong language that may sound offensive to modern ears, but his words must be understood in their historical context. Also, one must remember that he is dealing with a flagrant, sinful lifestyle. Usually, in extreme situations, strong language is necessary. In any case, a brief explanation of some expressions is helpful. "Let him ... be removed from among you" ( 1 Cor. 5:2 , ESV; also 1 Cor…
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Books & works: 1 Corinthians
More episodes of Bible Study - Sabbath School Podcast
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- Episode 2827 - Lesson 4 - Tuesday July 21 - Protecting the Church's Identity
- Episode 2825 - Lesson 4 - Sunday July 19 - Dissonance between Faith and Practice
- Episode 2824 - Lesson 4 - Saturday July 18 - Sin in the Church ⛪
- Episode 2823 - Lesson 3 - Friday July 17 - Further Thought
- Episode 2822 - Lesson 3 - Thursday July 16 - A Lifestyle that reflects the Cross
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