4:8
Paul then makes it clear that if we disregard the clear Biblical teaching we are not disregarding man but God. This warning applies in general, but is here given in the context of sexual morality. And what is the area of life where "Christians" and "churches" are most likely to disregard Biblical teaching? Sexual morality. We would do well to heed this warning.
It is also worth noting that Paul is writing this to a church that he thought very highly of. All of us need this teaching. The sexual morality of the surrounding culture was virtually non-existent, as is the case with our own society.
4:9,10
Paul now moves on to other matters, first to brotherly love. This might seem a strange topic to bring up, especially as it seems that they were already doing this. Paul just encourages them to do this all the more. We should note how easily this aspect gets forgotten. We can get embroiled in policy or even theological arguments and forget the command from God to love one another.
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