27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
28Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.
30That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
31Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment.
32But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
— 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Related Resources from Heartlight

Examining Myself
Devo: Praying with Paul

"Dear Father, giver of bread and wine, May I never eat the bread or drink the cup in an unworthy manner, lest I profane the body and blood of the..."

Self-Examination Before Communion
Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"So then, you should each examine yourself first, and then eat the bread and drink from the cup. For if you do not recognize the meaning of the Lord's...."

Wait for Each Other at My Table!
Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Precious Disciple, Few things have been more important to My disciples through the centuries than My Supper. The Eucharist, the Lord's Supper,....."

1 Corinthians 11:29
Devo: Verse of the Day

"For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself."