taking communion

[looking4joy]

I am having trouble with the way I see communion. Our church does communion every 5-6 weeks, and every time we have about a 40 min window to prepare our hearts, if we haven't done so earlier in the morning, for it. The pastor doesn't announce prior to that Sunday when communion will take place, but all we know it's about 5-6 weeks apart.

I struggle in a relationship where my girlfriend and I can't get married because I would lose my disability benefits, medical and all. But buying private insurance is too expensive. So many people are put in this position by the state, that marriage is penalized and our rights as disabled people are limited to what we can and can't do.

We love each other and are committed to each other, but occasionally the intimacy we do share goes farther than it should - and not being married, we know we're breaking God's warning about fornication. I want to be right with God, but I know it will probably occur again in the future. We are looking for answers to the financial problem health care for me poses, but are coming up short.

Should I even be partaking of communion? I believe that repentance to find forgiveness should be urged before partaking, so that we don't reap judgment while we partake and remember the Lord's body and blood that was given for us.

Most of the time I sneak out the back of the congregation just before communion, because I don't feel right.

Some people say I'm repentant of it because I know it's wrong and it troubles me, and we're working on this situation - that we all sin and fall short, and all I have to do is "repent" and ask forgiveness before I would partake. But am I really repenting and receiving forgiveness for this if I know it's going to happen in the future?? And is that really how I want to take communion, knowing it's probably going to occur again?

I guess this is really a "repentance" question, how do I see it and how does God see it.

 

[Free at Calvary]

Judas was at that supper. Jesus didn't forbid him, even telling him at the time, he will be the one who betrays him. Judas partook unworthily, and was guilty of the Lord's death. You are probably nothing like Judas, who served the Lord for reasons other than life and holiness. He was there for worldly gain.

The body and blood of Jesus is for life and remission of sins. If your intention is otherwise, only then you would partake unworthily.

I would tell you to take and eat and remember the price paid, even if you're shacking up with a woman, and let the goodness of God lead you to repentance.

 

[walkinginthelightnow]

If you love Jesus you'd keep his commandments. Paul said it's better to marry than to burn (figuratively and literally).

The repent/sin/repent/sin cycle is what you are engaged in if you are sinning with premeditation. I believe this is what Hebrew 6:4 calls sinning willfully.

I think I advised you here before but nonetheless again, you are treading on thin ice. Judgment begins at the house of God. It's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God. God is a consuming fire.

Repent means to change one's mind and stop sinning (practicing) sin. You are practicing sin if you have forethought of potential sinful consequences, i.e, sleeping together prior to marriage, cuddling affectionately which can lead to sin, engaging in immoral practices of sexuality (masturbation) oral etc.

 

[Free at Calvary]

We don't need our ducks in order to be saved. We don't need anything but the right heart, and believing on Jesus name to be saved. People who God saves he leads to repentance, and he leads them out in peace by the blood of Jesus. He paid for our liberty and we shouldn't doubt it. Don't let ANYBODY cast guilt or condemnation on you.

Oftentimes people say you must do this and must do that, but it's faith which pleases God. We walk by faith, following his lead according to the word.

God is not a taskmaster; he judges us but never with anger, and only with mercy. If you have an issue with sin, you need to give it to him and not try to fix it yourself. We fight it by faith, and your first battle will be to not fear.

That brother (Looking4joy) needs to have rejoicing in "holy communion" and not fear. Cleaning himself up might give him confidence in his own flesh, but that won't be to the glory of Christ.

God wants us to have life abundantly, and Jesus is the way. Fight by faith.

 

[Boidae]

I am having trouble with the way I see communion. Our church does communion every 5-6 weeks, and every time we have about a 40 min window to prepare our hearts, if we haven't done so earlier in the morning, for it. The pastor doesn't announce prior to that Sunday when communion will take place, but all we know it's about 5-6 weeks apart.

I struggle in a relationship where my girlfriend and I can't get married because I would lose my disability benefits, medical and all. But buying private insurance is too expensive. So many people are put in this position by the state, that marriage is penalized and our rights as disabled people are limited to what we can and can't do.

We love each other and are committed to each other, but occasionally the intimacy we do share goes farther than it should - and not being married, we know we're breaking God's warning about fornication. I want to be right with God, but I know it will probably occur again in the future. We are looking for answers to the financial problem health care for me poses, but are coming up short.

Should I even be partaking of communion? I believe that repentance to find forgiveness should be urged before partaking, so that we don't reap judgment while we partake and remember the Lord's body and blood that was given for us.

Most of the time I sneak out the back of the congregation just before communion, because I don't feel right.

Some people say I'm repentant of it because I know it's wrong and it troubles me, and we're working on this situation - that we all sin and fall short, and all I have to do is "repent" and ask forgiveness before I would partake. But am I really repenting and receiving forgiveness for this if I know it's going to happen in the future?? And is that really how I want to take communion, knowing it's probably going to occur again?

I guess this is really a "repentance" question, how do I see it and how does God see it.

Do you have SSI or SSDI?

If it's the latter, your future spouse could be making a billion dollars, but you are still able to collect on your SSDI as it's given to you based on your work history, and a spouses income has no bearing. If you do get SSDI, you are still eligible for Medicare two years after the date you first filed for SSDI.

 

[abysmul]

Do this in remembrance of me.

 

[CGL1023]

I am having trouble with the way I see communion. Our church does communion every 5-6 weeks, and every time we have about a 40 min window to prepare our hearts, if we haven't done so earlier in the morning, for it. The pastor doesn't announce prior to that Sunday when communion will take place, but all we know it's about 5-6 weeks apart.

I struggle in a relationship where my girlfriend and I can't get married because I would lose my disability benefits, medical and all. But buying private insurance is too expensive. So many people are put in this position by the state, that marriage is penalized and our rights as disabled people are limited to what we can and can't do.

We love each other and are committed to each other, but occasionally the intimacy we do share goes farther than it should - and not being married, we know we're breaking God's warning about fornication. I want to be right with God, but I know it will probably occur again in the future. We are looking for answers to the financial problem health care for me poses, but are coming up short.

Should I even be partaking of communion? I believe that repentance to find forgiveness should be urged before partaking, so that we don't reap judgment while we partake and remember the Lord's body and blood that was given for us.

Most of the time I sneak out the back of the congregation just before communion, because I don't feel right.

Some people say I'm repentant of it because I know it's wrong and it troubles me, and we're working on this situation - that we all sin and fall short, and all I have to do is "repent" and ask forgiveness before I would partake. But am I really repenting and receiving forgiveness for this if I know it's going to happen in the future?? And is that really how I want to take communion, knowing it's probably going to occur again?

I guess this is really a "repentance" question, how do I see it and how does God see it.

My intention is to answer with sensitivity and yet not sugar-coat the truth.

The right answer is to get married when you know it is God's will for the two of you; then be obedient to the Word, tithe and trust God. Trust God to lead you to good teaching that will allow you to extract the full benefit of the New Covenant to lead a victorious life in every area, including finances.

I am currently living my answer, though I am early in the process. We are currently roommates being careful to behave. Our hearts are right and they do not condemn us so we will continue till advised by God to take the next step.

As to sinning, followed by repentance, followed by a willful repetition of the same sin -- that would be worrisome. I have a teacher who would call that "mocking God".

The communion matter is also worrisome when you consider what is promised an individual who takes communion unworthily.

 

[miamited]

Judas was at that supper. Jesus didn't forbid him, even telling him at the time, he will be the one who betrays him. Judas partook unworthily, and was guilty of the Lord's death. You are probably nothing like Judas, who served the Lord for reasons other than life and holiness. He was there for worldly gain.

The body and blood of Jesus is for life and remission of sins. If your intention is otherwise, only then you would partake unworthily.

I would tell you to take and eat and remember the price paid, even if you're shacking up with a woman, and let the goodness of God lead you to repentance.

Hi freeatcalvary,

Actually, I'm not convinced that Judas was at the 'communion'. Yes he partook of the passover meal with the disciples, but he was gone by the time Jesus introduced the idea of the bread and wine representing his body and blood and commanding the disciples to do this in remembrance of him.

Just my thoughts.

God bless you.
IN Christ, Ted

 

[heapshake]

The communion matter is also worrisome when you consider what is promised an individual who takes communion unworthily.

I don't know if anyone is "worthy" to take communion. I believe Paul is saying that communion is a group activity and the rich Corinthians were treating it like their own personal meal with no regard for those who had nothing. Those who aren't looking at the Table as belonging to the Lord where all are welcome are taking it in an unworthy manner.