"Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. "(1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
The Kingdom of God that Paul talks about in our text, is the realm of believers who are born again in Christ Jesus. (John 3:1-7) That's how we come into the Kingdom of God. And it is a "righteous" Kingdom, because God is a righteous, holy God (1 Peter 1:15-16) who cannot tolerate sin. (Psalm 5:4)
I believe that the church today is involved in what I call " a critical compromise." Paul teaches the Christians at Corinth that being involved in these unrighteous acts will keep them (and us) from entering the Kingdom of God. There cannot be any allowance of these things in the Christian community.
I agree with Paul's strategy in trying to restore someone who is overtaken in a trespass. We are to try and "restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness." (Galatians 6:1) But if this one refuses to repent, and turn from this sinful activity, the Christian community is not to keep company with them. (1 Corinthians 5:11)
We cannot compromise what God's Word teaches concerning these immoral acts. If the church (the bride of Christ) is to be ready when (Christ the Bride-groom) returns, we must discipline ourselves to be pure, and mature, when He takes us home to be with Him for eternity. It's a time for correction, and cleansing, not compromise! GP)
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