We should think more carefully about what we are doing. Then we would not be found guilty for this.
Everyone should take a careful look at themselves before they eat the bread and drink from the cup.
That is why many of you are weak and sick. That is why a number of you have died.
When the Lord judges us in this way, he corrects us. Then in the end we will not be judged along with the rest of the world.
But God is faithful and fair. If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.
Think about how far you have fallen! Turn away from your sins. Do the things you did at first. If you don’t, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.