I Corinthians 10

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind ...” (13). The Old Testament stories are examples and warnings to us (11), Paul said, demonstrating what happens when we refuse the Lord’s grace and choose to serve idols instead.

The Israelites weren’t pagans; they had “passed through the sea” and eaten spiritual food and drink (1-5), yet idolatry still led them astray. Despite knowing better, modern idols like individualism, wealth, sexuality, and pleasure can still pull our hearts away from Christ.