Church Discipline & Purity

1 Corinthians chapter 5, verses 1-13, addresses a serious issue of sexual immorality within the Corinthian church and provides instructions for dealing with such matters. Paul instructs the Corinthians to expel the immoral man from their fellowship, emphasizing the importance of church discipline to maintain purity and holiness. He uses the metaphor of yeast spreading through dough to illustrate how unchecked sin can contaminate the entire community. By removing the offending individual, the church can prevent further corruption.