How to be 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅

In the World, Not of the World: What Christians Get Wrong About Church Discipline Are you tired of churches that point fingers at the world while ignoring problems within their own walls? In this powerful message from 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, we dive deep into what it truly means to be "in the world but not of the world" - and it's probably not what you think. Paul wrote a letter to the Corinthian church that they completely misunderstood, leading to some serious confusion about how Christians should interact with non-believers versus fellow believers. This isn't about becoming religious separatists or being "so heavenly minded you're no earthly good." Instead, it's about something much more challenging and transformative. Discover why the early church turned the Roman Empire upside down, how righteous judgment differs from condemnation, and why addressing sin within the church first is the key to genuine cultural transformation. From the golden calf incident in Exodus to the shocking story of Ananias and Sapphira, we'll explore biblical examples that show us how to handle church discipline with both truth and love. This message will challenge you to examine not just the world around you, but the condition of your own heart and church community. When we get this right, hospitals are built, communities are transformed, and the Gospel advances in ways that change everything. **CHAPTERS:** 00:00 Introduction: The Golden Calf and Being in the World 02:08 Paul's Misunderstood Letter to Corinth 04:02 What Paul Didn't Mean: Avoiding Religious Separatism 04:59 Why Church Discipline Matters 06:13 How to Judge Righteously: The Ananias and Sapphira Example 08:49 Getting It Backwards: Condemning vs. Asking 10:10 The Power Source: Jesus Was Removed So We Don't Have To Be 12:26 Historical Impact: How Early Christians Changed Everything 13:47 Taking Care of Home First 15:39 Body Analogy: Internal Health Before External Appearance 16:47 Closing and Call to Action **CONNECT WITH US:** Website: amenpodcast.com Support House Church: Venmo @amenpodcast | Cash App $amenalex Join us in person: DM us on Instagram to visit House Church in Kauai, Hawaii If this message encouraged you, let us know in the comments and share what areas in your own church community need to be addressed with love and accountability. Like and subscribe for more biblical teaching that challenges cultural Christianity and calls us back to authentic faith. about: https://amenpodcast.com/about donate: https://amenpodcast.com/donate listen: https://amenpodcast.com/listen AMEN PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/amenpodcast #HouseChurch #AlexWilson #AmenPodcast