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Day 10 1 Corinthians 10 1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? That the idol is anything, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is anything? 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them who believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28 But if any man says unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake who showed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof: 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience? 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. What are you going through? Is it a crisis or is everything stable in your life? Paul admonished the people not to fall into temptation as their ancestors did when they came out of Egypt and dwelt in the wilderness. He showed the church how God tested Israel and punished those who were stubborn and refused to acknowledge Him as their God, but insisted on doing everything their way. Is God testing you? As Christians, you go through many tests of faith. How you respond to those tests will either cause you to mature as Christians, or bring you to a standstill. Is life difficult? Don’t give up. You aren’t going through anything God won’t bring you out of. Have patience. Trust and believe God and He will show you the path through your trouble. You face many decisions every day. In facing those decisions, you need to be aware of the other person’s faith and what you do. If the other person isn’t as strong in their faith as you, what you do could cause him to stumble and turn away from faith in Jesus Christ. Your life and your actions are seen by everyone you encounter. Let your life and actions be above reproach. Help and nurture the younger Christian, so he doesn’t fall prey to the enemy and turn away from Jesus Christ. Everything you do must bring glory to God. Let’s pray: Father, show me when my actions hurt fellow believers and cause them to stumble and turn away. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 23 March 2019 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay