Idolatory

Text:

1 Cor. 10:12

Take heed

Let he that thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall

1 Cor. 10:12;

He that thinks he knows, has knowledge, knows nothing yet, as he ought to know

9:2

I speak unto wise men, judge what I say…

1 Cor. 10:15

 

Temptation

Idolatry is a temptation, 1 Cor. 10:13-14

But God is able to deliver and to make a way of escape

But; hence; wherefore: - flee idolatry! How?

 

Strength

1. Do not consider yourself strong or full of knowledge- take heed

Flee

2. Even though the idol is nothing

1 Cor. 10:19 see adaptable

3. According to the law:- they that eat of sacrifices are partaker's of the altar-

1 Cor. 10:18

In the New Testament, the communion- bread and wine signifies an altar, and the partaker's of it as partaker's of the altar- the body/sacrifice of Christ, hence one body/ fellowship with Christ.

1 Cor. 10:15-17

4. The sacrifices of the gentiles are unto idols- devils. Eating of these makes one to become partaker's of that altar

see 3 above

1 Cor. 10:20-22

5. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of devils; you cannot be partaker's of the Lord's table and of the table of devils.

Doing this provokes the Lord unto jealousy

Why did the Corinthians fall into this trap:

a. They had knowledge 8:1

b. They were strong 1 Cor. 10:22

c. They were wise. 1 Cor. 10:15

Grace

1. If you eat, not knowing, having asked no questions, grace is available.

-Definitely not at an idol feast

1 Cor. 10:23-33; 1 Cor. 10:30; Rom. 14:14

2. If someone informs you of it- do not eat because of the persons conscience and b/c of other weak brethren

See adaptable

3. Eating may be lawful but it does not edify

4. Idol feasts are not for believers.

See strength

1 Cor. 8:10

Eating as part of idol worship (at heathen sacrifices) is the sin -mhc

Eating at social gatherings seems to be permitted but not gathering unto idolatry worship.