Bible Discussion Thread

Paul was dealing with an extreme instance of fornication as well as the respect of a person. My biggest takeaway is not to eat with any "brother" who is not wholeheartedly following God. It seems to me that this chapter is in conflict with 1 Corinthians 13. Can anyone explain?

When Paul says not to eat with them, I think it means don't be associated too closely with that behavior. Jesus, said if your eye offends you pluck it out. He warns us not to let one body part "infest" the rest of our body. We're all members of the body of Christ. We definitely can pray, help, and have love charity for each other. We're commanded to. But, we have to be careful not to let one body part "infest" us. It's dusting our feet off from those attitudes. Not being cohorts and condoning that behavior. We're all sinners, he's warning us not get sucked into that behavior. Don't be at the bar at 2 am looking to hook up. What are the two greatest commandments and relate that to Chap 13.

Not sure what you are asking about. We can have charity and not love evil or condone unrighteousness.

Paul was well knowledgeable in all things jewry ..He was well taught by noted jew and scholar Gamaliel.. He of all the the apostles understood the work Jesus did on the earth, and what he is doing right now in the heavenly Tabernacle. Paul does not contradict himself he was given wisdom and knowledge by Jesus himself..through visions and dreams.He communed with Jesus many times.