The Abuse of the Means of Grace Is
J. Lyth, D.D. 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 Now in this that I declare to you I praise you not, that you come together not for the better, but for the worse.… I. VERY COMMON. Through — 1. Carelessness. 2. The indulgence of an improper spirit, as enmity, pride, unbelief, etc. II. HIGHLY CRIMINAL — because a direct offence against the purity, majesty, mercy of God. III. EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS. It makes a man worse by increasing his sin, hardening his heart, augmenting his guilt and punishment. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. WEB: But in giving you this command, I don't praise you, that you come together not for the better but for the worse.