Daily Devotions and Bible Readings
1 Corinthians 10–What You Need to Remember and Do
From the Head to the Heart: As you read chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians, you will notice that the Bible calls attention of those who had gone before with a full knowledge of God’s character and laws. Even so, this knowledge had little affect on their actions. Although God had provided miraculously, some complained or whined. The knew better than to serve idols yet they ignored their own knowledge. We could be quick to judge but we had better be cautious. Are we not prone to worship the cultural idols of our day? Things like the American dream, materialism, individualism, the ball god, the family god, and or the god of our own self pleasure find their ways into our lives and can come in totally unnoticed.
How do we avoid such things? I believe Paul describes a Christian wisdom that serves as our assistance. Take the spiritual things you know seek God to bring convictions to your heart to serve Him first and foremost trusting Him to make everything else fall in order according to His desire.
Again he returns to the idea that we should forgo actions that might cause someone to stumble or prevent them from trusting in Christ. The last verse of the chapter sums up the purpose when it says, …“not seeking my own profit but the profit of many, so that they may be saved.”
This week we will celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. We will also give our respects to those who
have gone to war for the purpose of seeking the profit of many so that they might be saved. We are not under the authority of Hitler’s regime today because many went to war. The expanse of Communism was halted at our borders because the selflessness of others. If men will give themselves for our national freedoms, does it seem so impossible for us to give up a few rights and privileges to be a better witness to the world who is lost and headed for a devil’s hell?
Prayer Challenge:
In following the truth of this Scripture, let us ask the Lord to turn our knowledge of spiritual matters to convictions that will change our volitional will to honor Christ thereby influencing many with the truth.
Ministry Challenge:
Please remember to pray for your church staff today. Pray particularly for the Sunday morning services including the time of music, the breaking of the bread of the word, and the invitation.
Mission Challenge:
In the fall, FBC intends to initiate an outreach plan called FAITH evangelism. In order for this plan to be effective, we are in need of at least three people from each Life Group to participate in weekly outreach for several weeks. Would you seriously pray and ask for the Lord’s guidance about your participation?
Reflection
What did God say to me from this Scripture reading, devotional, and or prayer time?
What did I say to God?
