1 Corinthians 5:12
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from 1 Corinthians, Paul tells the Corinthian church that he is not responsible for judging outsiders but rather they should focus on judging those within their own community. The key message here is about focusing on internal issues and not worrying too much about what others outside your group are doing.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in charge of cleaning up your room, Paul says it's like that. He’s saying we shouldn’t worry so much about the messy rooms next door but instead focus on keeping our own room tidy first!
Historical Background
The verse is written by the Apostle Paul around 53-54 AD to the church in Corinth. The Corinthians were dealing with internal moral issues, and Paul was addressing their tendency to judge outsiders rather than address their own problems.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, if you're part of a community or organization where people are more focused on criticizing others outside the group instead of fixing their own issues, this verse encourages looking inward first before pointing fingers outward.