Sunday Sermon

Christians are not to judge other Christians. And Christians are to judge other Christians. That’s what the Scriptures teaches. In fact, the apostle Paul says both things in the same letter. In our Epistle readings for today he says: "Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God." (1 Corinthians 4:5) Just a few paragraphs later Saint Paul says, To judge other Christians. "For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?" (1 Corinthians 5:12) Is Paul contradicting himself? ...