1Corinthians 5:2. “And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.” “OH NO!” The whispers – began but evidence was there. The report – the unthinkable has happened! Common knowledge – it is true – “So what?” Pride lifts its’ ugly head – what’s wrong with that? No tears – everybody does it, so don’t sweat it! He’s one of us – don’t condemn, you might do it too. Glorying – in urbanity; in being suave and modern – “it’s sin!” Stop! No further! – It’s wrong to God; I know! Act fast and clear – Call a meeting in the name of the Lord. The power of the Lord Jesus Christ – this is not a small thing. The name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the greatest authority of all, is behind you! Deliver him to Satan – that’s where he seems to want to be. The flesh must die – leave him there until he sees himself. A little leaven – sin may seem small but it gets big. Whole lump – it has spread all over; too far. Purge out – dig as deep as necessary till the lump is clean. Christ our Passover – the house must be clean for the Passover. Keep the feast – don’t wait till later – Sunday’s coming! Unleavened bread – you can’t fake sincerity; truth has tones to it. Don’t judge the world – there’s no place there to quit. They are them; we are His – deal with your brother, love him. Don’t eat with him – brothers love brothers and love can hurt bad. Judge right – face facts; deal with sin; put away; pray hard. Wicked person – this is serious to God; it is serious to you.
"I fear the enemies Father: they are strong, insidious, and evil. They do not want to stay outside. For some reason, they want in. And they try again and again. Help us to be watchful and courageous when sin has to be dealt with in the family of God. In the authority and name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”