MORE HARM THAN GOOD

Today's reading: 1 Corinthians 11-12

"But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together." 1 Corinthians 11:17 NLT

Paul goes on, after this verse, to speak to the improper way the new church was conducting and participating in the Lord's Supper.

But might he, in today's church, address us in the same way in regards to our gathering together--that we are doing more harm than good?

Are we leaving the lonely feeling lonelier after our worship services?

Are we hurting the hurting more deeply?

Are we solidifying the doubts they might have about these 'Jesus people'?

Are we pouring salt in wounds?

This verse certainly has me thinking this morning as I prepare to attend worship services at my church... Will I leave better off than I arrive AND will I do more good than harm while I am there?