A difficult church. [John 15 v17 ]

The apostle Paul had worked hard with the Corinthian Church,visiting it[in total according to Paul Barnett 7years],he also wrote a number of letters to
them,we have just two of his letters.The church were difficult beyond degree,but it was obvious that he loved that church.Paul Barnett ,''Sacrifice is at the heart of the gospel,and also at the heart of ministry-whether it is in evangelising unbelievers or providing pastoral care for the flock of Christ. service of God,where it is true to him,is never easy and frequently is painful''. the church I attend, was not so long ago a battlefield,and in the end
the Pastor resigned,both he and the church had their faults.People often think,that the early church was wonderful,not so ,as the Church of Corinth
proves.[P B]''Despite this Paul did not disown them as Christians or repudiate their profession of church membership.Subsequent Christians have not always been so charitable as Paul.''  Sinless perfection in believers
will never happen,of course all churches are not like Corinth ,but they do still exist.To all of us echoing down through the years are the words of our Saviour,to His church,this is my command; love each other[[John 15 v17 ].
There is no get out clause in this,no ignoring it,no running away from it,no
self justifying,for whatever reason,for not loving our Christian family.
                                      A prayer.
Dear Saviour we thank you for your church,help us to love those in our local church,in obedience to your word Amen.