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Paul's command that a man "examine himself" when partaking of the Supper is intended to prevent the church from excluding members of Christ's body from partaking, it was never meant to eradicate the inherent joy of the Supper as recorded in Acts 2:46.

Since when are solemnity and joy at odds? A marriage is a solemn occasion, yet it is also full of joy. Or, for that matter, how does sorrow for sin inherently destroy the joy of partaking in the Lord's Supper? I love to partake in the Lord's Supper and have great joy in it. Indeed, the Lord's Supper is a means of grace by which the Spirit assures the believer of his place in the body of Christ as a redeemed sinner, so it seems perfectly appropriate that we consider our unworthiness in order to partake of the Supper worthily. The Corinthians certainly were not considering their unworthiness. Indeed, the wealthy among them presumed themselves to be MORE WORTHY than the poor, and so they gorged themselves on meals which they brought with them under the pretence of observing the "Lord's Supper," and left nothing for those who had nothing.

So, I'm failing to see how exactly your comments are helpful. I suppose you're suggesting we ought to eat the Lord's Supper as a full meal or some such? And I wonder, what do you think it means for a man to "examine himself"?

Kyle

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified.