Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

"But if we discerned ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world." — 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 (ASV)

For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

So, you see, that chastening process, which is going on in the church, is all in love: that we should not be condemned with the world; just as a father exercises discipline in his household and uses chastisement so that his children may never disobey the laws of the realm.

They will never come before the police court, for they are kept under proper control at home, and are tutored and trained by their father's wise government.

So we do not come under the judgment of the law, as the world itself does; we come under the disciplinary treatment of the great Head of the Church, even the Lord Jesus Christ.