Craig Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 It is a grave sin because because the Lord's Supper is not being taken seriously and the Royal Law, "love your neighbor as your self," is not being practiced. One aspect of the Lord's Supper is unity with Jesus as well as the body of Christ. Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17 reflects Jesus' prayer and desire that His church be as one as He and the Father are one. Unity in love and purpose. So the world can see the love of God through His people. Dissention, division, prejudice, sobbery, slander, etc. within the church is extremely evil because it diminishes the witness for Jesus Christ. The world looks at a church that practices the beforementioned and ask themselves, what does the church have to offer that is any different from the world? When these things are allowed to go on in a church how can the love of Jesus Christ be seen within and without of the church? It's satanic and destroys the beauty and effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ and opens the church to unncessary criticism and mockery by satan and the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? If you don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 It is disrespectful of the Lord's body and blood. The Lord's table is holy and demands our reverence. This is no more or less sinful than other sins agains fellow Christians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open2itall Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Christ is in the body Christ is holy we are pointless if we don't see this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servant for Christ Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? It is a grave sin because it is done disrespectful to Christ. He died on the cross for our sins. When we misuse the Lord's Supper, we are recrucifying Christ. Then we come under special judgment and retribution. Being guilty of the body and blood of the Lord means being held responsible for His death. No, there is no worse. We cannot still live in sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALT39 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? 1 Corinthian 11:29 - For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Pastor Ralph's commentary explained it as follows: 'It means to commit an act that is disrespectful of this holy meal, in this case, by eating of it in a careless fashion, without a thought of slighting others in the congregation. The Lord's Table, as it is called in 1 Corinthians 10:21, is holy and demands our reverence. If we sin carelessly and then expect to partake of the elements depicting Christ's suffering and death for our sins, we are hypocrites.' Aren't there worse things a church could have done? The worse sin is blasphemy as stated in Scripture which tells us in Luke 12:10, "And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTOR D Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? Regardless of our social standing, intellectual level, sex, age, or race - as born-again believers we are all members of the Body of Christ - or basically make-up the Body of Christ - so an offence to one is an offence to the Body as a whole - is an offence to Christ Himself. . . NO, sin is sin - "all unrighteousness is sin". . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marloes Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? If we take the communion with a unclear conscience, we are a disgrace to our Lord. This is a very bad sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? Failure to recognize the true meaning of the Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foofee's Nana Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? To not discern the body and to make others in the Body of Christ feel bad is to dishonor Christ Jesus....He is the Body....eitther as the church....or the sacrifice. If we do not show loving kindness to other brothers and sisters in Christ we do not show love to Him either. Our body is in the fellowship of other believers....this is sin....but sin is sin....we should nto want to wound the body....or make someone perhaps weaker feel sorrow for their position. If we wound the body...we woulnd our Savior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? It is giving little value and carelessly disregarding something that cost our Savior everything He was that makes so it was very grievous. Aren't there worse things a church could have done? All sin is offensive to the Lord even the sin of discrimination between the rich and the poor. This sin of poor discernment at the Lord's Supper was not greater or lesser than other sins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgandy Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 "Not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitutes a grave sin. We approach the Table with respect and we and in fellowship and love our neighbors. We come holding no grudge. We come with humility and respect for the one who instituted this meal. We come knowing He will not have this meal again until He has it with us. We come as the body of Christ. The Church comes as one. As terrible a sin as this not discerning the body is the sin of neglecting one of the least of our brothers. That is a sin against Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 When we partake in the Lord's Supper, we need to approach this with a holiness that is all encompassing. We need to make sure that we are right in our heart and soul. We need to have confessed all of our sins. And we need to be right with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We need to make sure that we come to the table as equals. We need to help those that are maybe a weaker Christian. We need to be sure that all are treated equally. I feel that not discerning the body is one of the greatest sins. We need to totally examine not only ourselves but also those that are present. We need to be true to all for the grace of God to fall on us. We cannot be critical and judgmental in negative ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Grant Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Q1. (11:29) Why does "not discerning the body" at the Lord's Supper constitute such a grave sin? Aren't there worse things a church could have done? 1. "For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body [of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself." (1 Corinthians 11:29) 2. Yes, but ignoring what Jesus taught and mistreating others is not supporting the body of Christ or Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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