1 Corinthians 10-3.16.22

Scripture

1 Corinthians 10:3-5

3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.

Observation-What does it say?

Paul speaks about the issue of idolatry and pride in a Believer’s life, (not an unbeliever’s life to be clear). As the passage points out, some of Israel were faithful to God, but “God was not pleased with most of them” (vs. 5) because of their idolatry and sin. There were consequences as a result of their actions. Scripture points out the following in verses 8-10:

Some committed sexual immorality-the consequence: in one day, 23,000 of them died.

Some tested Christ- the consequence: they were killed by snakes.

Some grumbled- the consequence: they were killed by the destroying angel.

Paul used these Old Testament examples to admonish (aka correct) those in the church of Corinth.

Understanding-What does it mean?

Idolatry and Pride are deadly combinations and breaks the first commandment of loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Anything that holds us back from Jesus must be surrendered.

Life Application

God is faithful and is able to conquer anything in our lives that is holding us back from being fully devoted to Him.

1 Corinthians 10:12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Dear Lord, idolatry and pride are deadly combinations as Your Word points out. Please reveal any areas where idolatry and pride have crept into my life and help me to release it completely to You. Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi