Dangers of Idolatry
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Intro:
Intro:
Idolatry definition:
• Idolatry is worshipping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshipped. - Augustine
Corinth background: it seems that some were actually attending pagan festivals, presumably to eat. They had taken their rights to this point, pridefully.
Check yourself because…Idolatry is dangerous.
Check yourself because…Idolatry is dangerous.
In the last couple chapters, he has mentioned how we ought to be careful not to cause others to stumble. Now he is offering a warning about you stumbling.
Describe verses 1-3- “baptized into Moses” “the rock is Christ” Even though they all were part of the “group,” some of them perished in Judgement.
It is dangerous, even for those who claim Christ. Overconfidence and Presumption may cause us to have a false sense of security. But judgment awaits those who give themselves over to idolatry. And even for the legitimate child of God, discipline awaits. (summarize verses 1-5, 11.) There are similar warning passages in hebrews.
• Idolatry is worshipping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshipped. - Augustine
It is dangerous for them, Overconfidence and Judgment. vv. 1-5, 11
It is dangerous for them, Overconfidence and Judgment. vv. 1-5, 11
Now Paul references some occurences of the Israelite’s rebellion in the wilderness, and says that these things happened to them as “examples” for us. [v. 6, 11]
3 self-checks: (we learn from the “examples” [v.6,11])
3 self-checks: (we learn from the “examples” [v.6,11])
Check your proximity v. 6-7
Check your proximity v. 6-7
Summarize context of
Paul cites this passage because it is a prime example of idolatry but he cites the “festival” aspect as well to remind them that they are too close. The judgement in was that 3000 people were killed by the sword because of their sin and the LORD also sent a plague on the camp.
Are you to close to temptation? Change your position.
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Check your desires. v.6 & 8
Check your desires. v.6 & 8
Summarize context of , and how Balaam advised Balak to seduce Israel into idolatry. and that’s what happened
Numbers 25:
While Israel was staying in the Acacia Grove, the people began to have sexual relations with the women of Moab. The women invited them to the sacrifices for their gods, and the people ate and bowed in worship to their gods.
We will often desire evil and then worship Gods that justify or condone our chosen lifestyle. We choose a God that suits us.
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Check your attitutes.
Check your attitutes.
Pride and ingratitute manifest itself in complaining. When you complain you have forgotten your blessings from God, you are ungrateful and susceptible to look to other gods.
Summarize Context of , where the people complained against God and Moses, and then God judged them with snakes. they were “testing” God, committing evil as though he wouldn’t judge them.
Summarize context of , Korah’s rebellion, rejecting the authority of Moses and Aaron.
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If you find yourself in danger, take heart.
If you find yourself in danger, take heart.
you are able
God is faithful.
He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; you were called by Him into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.