1 Corinthians 8:12

But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ (KJV)

Then: The starkness of the thought "ye sin against Christ" is overwhelming. Corinthians must have reacted in shock since their sophistic wisdom and knowledge was so self-admired. Where did it come from? Paul's stark treatment was necessary to get their attention. Roger Hahn explains that Corinthians believed having knowledge equaled being spiritual. Paul believes that having love equals being spiritual. So they sin twice -by leading the weak into sinful actions and by having pride, not love.

Now: The same attitude of pride regarding knowledge exists among many who think they are Christian in providing things, not love for the poor. They exemplify class elitism. Christ walks among us, asking us to break the barriers. Here's the summary "I would come save your burning house, but I wouldn't invite you to my cookout." Love? Christian love? How do we define it?

Extra Source: First Corinthians by Roger Hahn (Christian Resource Institute, c2007) online http://www.cresourcei.org/biblestudy/bb1cor6.html