Paul has mentioned several times that he considers the Corinthians to be only children in the Faith and as of yet not mature. In this section he details an application of what it means to be mature. Paul considers it an immaturity that the believers in the church consider it profitable to work together with a unbeliever to progress the kingdom. The Corinthians are looking to partner with unbelievers, to be allied with, to be identified with, to do life direction with. This thinking is immature Paul states for "what fellowship has light with darkness... What agreement has the temple of God (the believer) with idols." When we strive forward in the gospel let us be aware of who we yoke ourselves to, let us first observe their fruit of repentance before we ally together. Beware that just because a person goes to church, just because a person claims faith, the only guarantee is the mark of the Holy Spirit on their life. As Paul boldly responds to his accusers and their doubts about his Faith in Christ."Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." And these accusers were those who claimed leadership in the Corinthians church!
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