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Understanding Idolatry and Its Consequences: Lessons from the Israelites

This study delves into the fearlessness of the Israelites and their fall into idolatry as seen in 1 Corinthians 10. It highlights the dangers of idol worship, emphasizing how idolatry can corrupt the faithful. The examples of the Israelites’ sins, including lust, idolatry, and sexual immorality, serve as warnings for Christians today. Idolatry is presented not just as a historical issue but as a contemporary risk, especially regarding food linked to idols. The importance of personal responsibility in spiritual matters is underscored by the applications drawn from Paul’s teachings.

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Understanding Idolatry and Its Consequences: Lessons from the Israelites

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  1. Introduction – 1 Co.10 The fear expressed in 9:27 recalls the example of fearless Israelites (10:1-13) • Presumed on their liberties and fell into idolatry • Illustrates danger of idolatry; idol-feasts are idolatry (14-22) • Idol meats are harmless except when someone mentions their connection to idols (10:23-11:1)

  2. Baptism into Moses (10:2) • Rescued from bondage of Pharaoh • Brought under leadership of Moses • Buried in the cloud and sea • Raised to enter a new covenant • Marked as God’s people (1:13) • Ex.14:30

  3. Unapproved Examples (10:1-11) • The facts: Israelites sinned (1-5) • Unapproved examples (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) • Lust,6. Ro.1:24; 6:12; 13:13; 1 Co.5 • Idolatry,7. 5:10-11; 6:9; 2 Co.6:6 • Sexualimmorality, 8. 5:1; 6:18; 7:2 • Tempt Christ,9. 8:12 • Complaining,10. 2 Co.10-13

  4. Sacrifice to demons, 10:20 *Greeks: demi-god, a minor deity (between God and men) *Some were spirits of dead heroes, deified *Others of supernatural origin (= angels) *They might be good or evil *Idolatry was demon-worship Eating L. S. fellowships the Lord… Jews ate sacrifice of altar, fellowship God Eating idol sacrifices fellowships demons

  5. It’s not just me, 10:23 • God saves us individually • He does not leave us in isolation • We have no right to think only of ourselves • Jesus: Mt.17:24-27 • Paul: 1 Co.9:19-22

  6. Applications:10:16-11:1 • Do not eat at idol-feasts (10:16-24) • Permitted to eat meat from market (10:25-26) • May eat meat at non-ceremonial dinners (10:27) . . . • unless someone draws attention to the meat (10:28-11:1)

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