TAKE HEED Sunday
July 12, 2015
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6 – 14 Memory verse: v 12
Carnal
desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first
rise. The Israelites sinned and died. They worshiped Baal, committed harlotry
(Numbers 25:1 – 3) and complained about food. For these, Paul warned the
Corinthian Christians that if they take their salvation for granted, if they
thought they were standing strong, that was the time to be most careful not to
fall. They were very sure of themselves, full of pride. Paul said that if the
Israelites fell into idolatry, so they could. No human being is ever beyond
temptation. Paul warns they shouldn’t let down their guard.
All
these are warning for us today (10:6). We will not be spared because these were
written for our warning. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands,
greatly provokes him. God has not promised to keep us from falling, if we do
not look to ourselves. All of us are in danger of falling into sin, and of
dishonouring our profession. Therefore we should rely on God’s grace and not
our spiritual strength.
Action: Take note of things that can make you fail and avoid
them.
Prayer: God, make me cautious that I am frail and grant me
the grace I need.
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