In our church, there is a tradition to refeclt deeply about our sin when we conduct the Holy Communion. (cf 1 Cor 11). I think though for us now the context is different and we should observe the HC differently.
Let us look at various aspects and its implications
1) Corinthian Context:
People are treating this as a free feed and is ignoring Jesus death, hence Paul rebukes them for their behaviour
2) Incomplete application
since they are sinful in their behabiour -> we should consider our sins a lot.
3) right applicaiton
obviously one should examine oneself whether they are observing HC in a manner worhty of the Lord.
But I aruge that the right manne is:
a) think about our sin
b) think that Jesus has paid for our sin (Christianity that focusses our sin instead of the saving magnificence of Christ usual produce a guilt driven debtor response to the gospel. A Christ focus reflect help us priase God and proclaim his wonder)
c) Think about his return
d) celebrate community - love feast.
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