Don't Let God's Best Bring Out the Worst in You

Don't Let God's Best Bring Out the Worst in You

1 Corinthians 10:1 – 13

Introduction

I. We can be showered with God's blessings and still
be scattered in the wilderness (10:1 – 5).
A. The Corinthians, like the Israelites, were in
danger of presuming upon God's provisions
so as to experience punishment.

 B.  We can presume upon God's grace in such a
      way as to fail to gain God's total prize here
      and hereafter.

II. Don't entertain evil in any way, shape or form
(10:6 – 11).
A. Don't engage in idolatry (v. 7).

 B.  Don't commit immorality (v. 8).

 C.  Don't be characterized by incredulity (v. 9).

 D.  Don't be characterized by ingratitude (v. 10).

III. Stand tall; don't fall (10:12 – 13)!
A. Re-evaluate your stand to avoid vulnerability
(v. 12).

 B.  Your fortitude is found in God's faithfulness
      (v. 13).

Conclusion