Judging One's Own Self.

"A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. " I Corin. 11:28-32

As God's children, we become so enthralled about His loving embrace; we often forget His judgment( Which, I see as a loving embrace as well) in our lives. The seriousness of the Lord's Supper is clearly indicated by Paul's words. It was a spiritual time of connection to the Father and it required self-judgment. How easy it is to say, God knows my weaknesses and I need the Lord Supper to remind me of what Christ did for me. Paul would have, no doubt, agreed with that statement, but he would have said judge yourself for the sins in your life first and repent, then partake in this spiritual Communion.

Confession of one's sins and repentance is a spiritual encounter that must preceed forth in one's life at all times. If judgement was waiting at the door of those who read Paul's admonition, it likewise is at our door as well.