Beware of Defiling God's Temple

In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul described the church at Corinth as God's building (Hebrews 3:6; 1 Peter 2:5). The church is God's temple and the Spirit's dwelling place on earth. "Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit" (Ephesians 2:20-22).

Those dividing into sects (1 Corinthians 1:12) needed to see the greatness of their sin. By breaking the church into pieces, they were defiling God's dwelling place. Those who did such things made themselves subject to swift judgment from God (1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Peter 2:1).

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising