1Cor 5:10-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 10-11 : Paul explains that he does not mean Christians should avoid all contact with sinful people in the world, like unbelievers who do wrong (1 Corinthians 5:10-11 ). That would be impossible, because such people are everywhere and it would mean leaving the world completely. Instead, Paul is saying Christians must especially avoid those who claim to follow Christ but act in wicked ways. It is more dangerous to accept sin among believers than among non-believers, because it can influence the whole church.

‏ 1 Corinthians 5:10-11

v. 10-11: Paul explains that he does not mean Christians should avoid all contact with sinful people in the world, like unbelievers who do wrong (1 Corinthians 5:10-11 ^a). That would be impossible, because such people are everywhere and it would mean leaving the world completely. Instead, Paul is saying Christians must especially avoid those who claim to follow Christ but act in wicked ways. It is more dangerous to accept sin among believers than among non-believers, because it can influence the whole church.

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