Paul continues to counsel the Corinthian saints in 1 Corinthians 5–7, where he tackles significant topics like: What sort of relationship should saints have with sinners? When is it appropriate for saints to accompany each other to court cases? Why is it preferable for marriage to occur following a mission? Ask Paul for guidance on these issues and think about how they relate to you.

Knowing the Scriptures
1 Corinthians 5

Fornication (vs. 1): Intercourse between unmarried individuals.

A small amount of sin impacts the entire individual or the entire congregation; a small amount of leaven thickens and leavens the entire lump (vs. 6).
Purify yourselves (vs. 7)—Purify yourselves, repent of them.

Malice (v. 8): The will to do damage to others.

"Let such a one be delivered over to Satan," says 1 Corinthians 5:5.

More severe penalties are meted out to Church members who have more education and experience. In addition to depriving individuals of the benefits of the gospel, "let such a one be delivered over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh" (1 Corinthians 5:5) also means that the Holy Spirit is lost, depriving them of God's healing and protective ability. People are left to suffer the full destructive force of the enemy in this state.

1 Corinthians 6

Court appearances (vv. 1, 6–7)— to file a complaint or file a lawsuit against someone.

A fault—A grave violation (v. 7).

(v. 7) Defrauded—Deceived.

Neither homosexuals nor effeminate (v. 9)—Those who engage in different homosexual sins.

First Corinthians 6:9–12— Did Paul believe that these deadly sins were acceptable?

One significant addition to 1 Corinthians 6:12 is found in the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, which explains that Paul stated that all of these things were not convenient for him and that they were not legal (see JST, 1 Corinthians 6:12; italics added).

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