flee from idols

Good morning sisters and brothers,
Today's reading continues Paul's thoughts on how all of Israel was part of God's people and God's calling, but not all of them kept the faith. Today he gives some specific examples of how our ancestors in the faith broke faith with God in the wilderness. The point is to warn us not to be complacent about our membership in the church of Christ, but instead to live our faith with commitment. There is joy in Christ's service; let us keep the faith.

God bless,
Sam

1 Corinthians 10:6-14

6Now these things occurred as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil as they did. 7Do not become idolaters as some of them did; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play.” 8We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. 9We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by serpents. 10And do not complain as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 11These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall. 13No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it. 14Therefore, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols.