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John_C said:

Is it proper in giving the invitation when fencing the table for the Pastor to give the warning of becoming sick or even dying if taking the Supper in an unworthy manner?

It's not only proper but expected that the Pastor warns those who are yet unrepentant or unbelieving to restrain from taking part in the holy meal because if they do they will be eating and drinking judgment unto themselves. This is consistant with our forms for the celebrating of the Lord's Supper as well as Paul's exhortation here in I Corinthians.

It appears some were punished with sickness, and some with death. Yet according to v.32 this chastening was intended to bring repentance so that they would not be condemned with the world. This points out how seriously we should take this sacrament and prepare ourselves accordingly. "For if we judge ourselves, we would not be judged." (v.31)


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts