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The provided documents do not contain a direct exposition of 1 Corinthians 5 concerning the specific condition of the church in Corinth at that time. However, they generally address the need for church discipline, the separation of openly sinful members, and the decline of spiritual purity in the history of the church.

Cleansing the Church of Sin

»Sin and sinners in the church must be dealt with promptly so that others are not infected. Truth and purity require that we work more thoroughly to cleanse the camp of the accusers. Those in responsible positions must not tolerate sin in a brother. Show him that he must either lay down his sins or be separated from the church.«

1 - Ellen Gould White, Counsels on Health (CH 626.2)

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Early Church vs. Decline of Purity

»In the early church, Christianity was taught in its purity; its regulations were given by the voice of inspiration; its ordinances were untainted by human machinations. The church revealed the spirit of Christ and appeared beautiful in its simplicity. Its adornment was the holy principles and the exemplary lives of its members. ... But the church has become corrupt.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5 (5T 166.2)

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Responsibility of the Church in Separation

»If he refuses to listen to the voice of the church, if he rejects all efforts at restoration, the responsibility lies with the church to exclude him from the fellowship. His name should then be struck from the records. If this instruction has been followed, the church has cleansed itself before God. Evil must then appear as it is and must be removed so that it does not continue to spread.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7 (7T 262.5)

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