11:31,32
These two verses are very interesting. Paul’s solution to the problem is that we need to be more discerning about ourselves, to be realistic about our need for forgiveness, about our own sinfulness and failings. If we come to the Lord in humility then we receive grace, like the tax collector in the temple whom Jesus said went away right with God because he confessed his sin. If we come in pride then we receive judgement from the Lord. Then Paul gives the reason for the Lord’s judgement upon the Corinthians, it is an act of discipline, seeking to save them from the condemnation that will come upon the world. Note that the world will be judged. God does discipline us and we need to learn from it when it happens.
11:33,34
There is unity before the cross. We are all sinners in need of forgiveness, and through the cross all who believe are justified and receive the same Holy Spirit. Whatever wealth we may or may not have, whatever worldly status we may or may not have, whatever qualifications we may or may not have, none of these make any difference. So the Lord’s Supper was not to be a time for a meal as such, the focus was to be on the Lord and what He has done for us.
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