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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 12:59:06 PM
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You do need to realize that Gods blood is good enough for you. But you also need to move toward the new creation that you are in Jesus. You need to fight the Evil temptations that you have by using the power of the Holy Spirit. The Devil is gonna hold you down as long as you will let him, he is gonna walk all over your mind, telling you that you are no good and unworthy of Jesus' Blood. If you believe your thoughts than you are telling Jesus that His blood is not strong enough for you, and believe me, his blood is beautiful, lovely, sparkling clean and life changing for any ol human.
Take communion at home. I dont know why people think the only place they can take communion is at church. Me and my Fiance get some grape juice, and a little cracker piece and read some last supper scripures.
Jesus doesnt care where we take communion. He just loves it when we remember, and worship him.
You need to call on the Holy Spirit when you are having conflicts in your mind though. We all need to show Jesus exactly how serious we are about be a disciple of his. The only way to do that is to walk with him, follow him teachings, and seek him.
I pray that the Holy Spirit leads you to the new creation you are in Jesus.
Remember this little saying: The battlefield is in the mind.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 1:53:46 PM
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My pastor always says that's exactly how you should feel when you take communion. We should all feel unworthy of it and that's what makes us worthy. If you think you have it all together, that you can do it on your own, or you don't care about your sins that's when you are unworthy.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 3:01:59 PM
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I can agree with that.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 3:08:51 PM
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Today, I didn't want to go to church because I felt unworthy to take communion. I know that sounds like a stupid reason not to go, but I was so ashamed of myself for what I felt was sinning too much this past week, that I didn't feel worthy to take communion, even though I repented of my sins.
Then take care of the sins, repent and ask God to forgive you.
End of problem; you are pure and clean because of the forgiveness, and you won't do the sin again because you have repented.
No excuses, not dodging the truth; just repent of the sin you chose to do and be done with it.
That is the beauty of our Faith.
(Php 3:13, 14) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 3:15:51 PM
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Today, I didn't want to go to church because I felt unworthy to take communion. I know that sounds like a stupid reason not to go, but I was so ashamed of myself for what I felt was sinning too much this past week, that I didn't feel worthy to take communion, even though I repented of my sins.
I've been having difficulties with handling stress this past week, well actually every week. I've been binging on high carb/high sugary foods late at night and cussing more to try to cope with the situation, but it seems like my life is spiraling out of control and I don't know what to do. I've asked God to help me overcome these habits, but it seems like just when I think that things are getting better, then life throws a curve ball and I'm back at home plate. 
These are the reasons why I felt like I was unworthy to take communion. Please share your thoughts and helpful Bible verses to help me understand what to do about this. Thank you.
Melissa,
It is truly an encouragement and delight to read your post. Paul tells us to examine ourselves and not take communion unworthily (I Cor 11). So you've done well to examine yourself. Bless ya!
But you've also confessed/repented of your sin. So you aren't eating and drinking judgment to yourself. You're forgiven. Your worth is found in Jesus. And if you are relying fully on His saving work on your behalf, then you are worthy. Bless you for your willingness to confess your sin. I'm praying for you. (Read what James says about this.) He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it . You will be sanctified entirely, your spirit, soul and body will be preserved complete, without blame at Jesus' coming! Believe what He says because all He says is true and WILL come to pass for you.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 3:18:25 PM
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Today, I didn't want to go to church because I felt unworthy to take communion. I know that sounds like a stupid reason not to go, but I was so ashamed of myself for what I felt was sinning too much this past week, that I didn't feel worthy to take communion, even though I repented of my sins.
Then take care of the sins, repent and ask God to forgive you.
End of problem; you are pure and clean because of the forgiveness, and you won't do the sin again because you have repented.
No excuses, not dodging the truth; just repent of the sin you chose to do and be done with it.
That is the beauty of our Faith.
(Php 3:13, 14) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Thanks
RC
Thanks for these encouraging words as well, RC! Believe 'em, Melissa!
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 3:53:46 PM
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MyCatSmokey (Melissa)~
Personally I agree with self examination, but growing up catholic there was one thing that they use to say before we received communion that has been with me forever and I agree with.
The priest/ minister would speak a word and the congregation would respond: Lord I know I am not worthy to receive you (in remebrance of Him) Only say the word and I shall be healed. Then he would hold up the communion and say: Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Happy our those who come to your supper.
Stop laying guilt upon yourself in which He has forgiven you, come to His table and rejoice in communion (the supper) til He returns again.
Be happy and rejoice that you are dining at His table dear sister and let it be well with you
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 4:35:20 PM
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Malissa, I have struggled with this also, and often felt that I wasn't fit to take the Lord's supper also. And have avoided it at times and even refused it.
And as His word says we are to search ourselfs. And it's humbeing to know that we could never be worthy.
The truth is that none of us are worthy of taking the Lord's supper. It is only through Jesus's righteousness that we are able to take communion, not our own.
Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Romans 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
It seems like I've posted this a lot lately, but here is what Paul said about when we truely strife to follow the Lord but sometimes fall short.
Romans 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 5:56:25 PM
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Melissa not one of us can honestly say that we are worthy to take communion for we are all like filthy rags ...
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Isa 64:6 But we are all like an unclean [thing], And all our righteousnesses [are] like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.
We all sin but by the grace, and love of God we be can become as White as snow
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Isa 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.
For our God is a forgiving God and as long as we repent then He forgive us and we can move on.
Don't Let the Devil steal your Joy. For he is a thief and a liar and will play with your mind... That is why we must put on the whole armor of God
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Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, [fn] against spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].
Eph 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Eph 6:15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph 6:16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Eph 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--
... So when The devil start to tell you that you are not worthy tell him that you are cover by the blood of Jesus and that your sins are for given.
For you have been brought and payed for by Jesus and what he did for you on the cross.
I hope this helps love Jane
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 6:02:17 PM
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“[There was] an old Scottish preacher who, as he was serving the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper, noticed a young girl sobbing at the communion rail. As he passed her the bread, visible sign of the body of the Lord Jesus (’I give it for the life of the world,’ He said) the girl turned away her face, which was wet with tears.
“‘Tak’ it, lassie,’ said the old man. ‘It’s for sinners.’”
Story told by Elizabeth Elliot.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 6:18:37 PM
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“[There was] an old Scottish preacher who, as he was serving the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper, noticed a young girl sobbing at the communion rail. As he passed her the bread, visible sign of the body of the Lord Jesus (’I give it for the life of the world,’ He said) the girl turned away her face, which was wet with tears.
“‘Tak’ it, lassie,’ said the old man. ‘It’s for sinners.’”
Story told by Elizabeth Elliot.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 6:22:40 PM
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“‘Tak’ it, lassie,’ said the old man. ‘It’s for sinners.’”
Another true word. Amen. ThankYou, Jesus!
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 8:40:20 PM
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I'm praying Melissa.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/5/2009 10:30:54 PM
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Today, I didn't want to go to church because I felt unworthy to take communion. I know that sounds like a stupid reason not to go, but I was so ashamed of myself for what I felt was sinning too much this past week, that I didn't feel worthy to take communion, even though I repented of my sins.
I've been having difficulties with handling stress this past week, well actually every week. I've been binging on high carb/high sugary foods late at night and cussing more to try to cope with the situation, but it seems like my life is spiraling out of control and I don't know what to do. I've asked God to help me overcome these habits, but it seems like just when I think that things are getting better, then life throws a curve ball and I'm back at home plate.
These are the reasons why I felt like I was unworthy to take communion. Please share your thoughts and helpful Bible verses to help me understand what to do about this. Thank you.
That's the whole point in communion. The idea is to take your eyes off of yourself and onto Christ. This will not come by feeling righteous, confessing sins or whatever. The communion is for physical healing and spiritual salvation (i.e. the bread and wine) which is nothing you do yourself.
I would take communion with a doped-up addict if he could discern the body of Christ enough to understand the significance.
The apostle Paul said, Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord........
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
He did not say anyone was worthy, for we are all unworthy being made worthy by the blood of the lamb. He said unworthily which is the manner of the partaking, i.e. the way they take it and nothing to do with the partaker themselves. How can one take unworthily? Paul says it "not discerning the Lord's body", i.e. not understanding the significance of his sacrifice and making light understanding or ignorance of it. It has nothing to do with self examination which ironically is actually taking one's eyes off the Lord and by doing so in effect is partaking in an unworthy manner.
The communion can be held in the home--- not a priest or ministerial function, but Christians as a rule partake together because they are (supposedly) of the same body which is expressed in the habit of taking it in church.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 7:48:57 AM
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...I've been having difficulties with handling stress this past week, well actually every week. I've been binging on high carb/high sugary foods late at night and cussing more to try to cope with the situation, but it seems like my life is spiraling out of control
Quiet time at any cost. Exercise to save your health/life. I sound like a fitness guru but believe me, I am not. I've just been where you are and these two things are all I know that may help.
Plus, quiet time and exercise time, like walking are great times to pray.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
good luck
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 3:53:24 PM
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The apostle Paul said, Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord........
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
He did not say anyone was worthy, for we are all unworthy being made worthy by the blood of the lamb. He said unworthily which is the manner of the partaking, i.e. the way they take it and nothing to do with the partaker themselves. How can one take unworthily? Paul says it "not discerning the Lord's body", i.e. not understanding the significance of his sacrifice and making light understanding or ignorance of it. It has nothing to do with self examination which ironically is actually taking one's eyes off the Lord and by doing so in effect is partaking in an unworthy manner.
Greetings in Jesus!!
justpassingby, I must humbly disagree with your look @ 1 Cor.11:23-32. To keep this short let me just go to the heart. Verse 28, "A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." (NIV) The word 'examine' is written in the "present-active-imperative" tense of the verb. (if you have a Hebrew Greek Key Study Bible from AMG Publishers you can see this)
Present tense means the action is being carried out by the subject (Let a man) and at the "present" time. Active voice is speaking of the subject as stated above and the Imperative mood means that this is not suggestive or a recommendation but a mandatory action which must be taken by the subject right now!
With this clarity, then MyCatSmokey's question has much validity! We are to examine ourselves but what we see is NOT to stop us from being a partaker in communion. It is to ensure we partake in a worthy manner. Once having examined myself, my responsibility is to repent of what God shows me and if necessary go to anyone I may have offended and repent to them.
What the Apostle is teaching (from the beginning of the chapter), is how the Lord's Supper is to be conducted by all participates regarding God and those in attendance with me.
MyCatSmoking, it is not to keep us away but to have us join in with a pure heart & mind. Not taking the wonderful sacrifice of Christ for granted but presenting ourselves living sacrifices worthy of partaking of His precious celebration. Paul says in partaking, there are 3 things we must know/do: (1) partake, and each time we partake we "remember", (2) as we are partaking we are "proclaiming" His death until He returns for us, and (3) we are to "examine" that we may not bring judgement upon ourselves.
MyCatSmokey, I love the spirit with which you went through this past week, but please be mindful Christ died for it all!! Roman 5:8
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 4:10:37 PM
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I too understand this passage differently. Paul is observing what is taking place within the Corinth fellowship---and it is not a pretty sight. Paul's words are harsh "in this I will not praise you".
Obviously selfish, self indulgent, unharmonious happenings. . .
Yes, we do need to examine ourselves.
And yes, we do need to fix our eyes on Jesus who IS our worth.
You're doing great, Melissa! We love you and will pray you see these enemies defeated in your life! LL
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 8:42:27 PM
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Hello Milissa
Anytime I hear someone condemn themselves, I wonder about their relationship with the Lord. Scripture says that there is no condemnation for those that are in Christ, or for those that have an intimate relationship with Him.
If you are a born again believer, you have the authority to speak to Satan and demand that he lay off of the condemnation. That is one of the chief things that he uses to keep people from knowing God.
Even if you are born again and tell Satan where to get off, you still need to study scripture to find out who you are in Christ. Paul says that we are more than conquerors if we are in Christ.
Now, as for giving scriptures, I do not write them out because I want to encourage everyone to find where they are. So, why don't you, as a sign to yourself that you study God's word look up two words in a concordance; condemnation and conqueror?
Whoever commits to diligently studying the Word is strengthened by the Holy Spirit. You are made worthy through Christ.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 9:01:50 PM
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I thought taking communion, just like salvation...... was coming to terms with my unworthiness.
wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death. thanks be to God through Jesus so I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but my flesh i serve the law of sin. There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.......
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/6/2009 9:59:00 PM
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At one communion service the pastor outlined a variety of sins. We were asked to write down on a piece of paper provided, all of our sins.
Then we were asked to come forward and literally nail them to a wooden cross up front.
Then, we took communion.
It was powerful..and illustrated our need for Christ.
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RE: Feeling Like I'm Unworthy To Take Communion - 7/12/2009 6:58:15 PM
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In other words, I am adamantly saying that confession of sin is not necessary. Rather, it's the discernment of what has been accomplished that matters. I am assuming you are using "repent" interchangeably with "confession" for I know not how a person can "repent to them". Repentance means to change one's direction from one way to another way.
Greetings in Jesus,
Being that you are admant, let me step out of the picture and allow the words of Jesus alone to speak:
Luk 17:3 Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,
Luk 17:4 and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him." (ESV)
I was not using repent, Scripture is using it with one speaking to another.
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