1 Corinthians 11:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who eats and drinks without understanding what it really means is bringing judgment on themselves — they're missing the whole point of what Jesus's body represents.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you take communion, make sure you actually get what it's about, or you're doing more harm than good.

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