The Necessity of Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 10:1-12.

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The Necessity of Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

The Necessity of faithfulness False doctrine challenges our convictions False doctrine challenges our convictions “All the prayers a man may pray, all the Bibles he may read, all the churches he may belong to, all the services he may attend, all the sermons he may practice, all the debts he may pay, all the ordinances he may observe, all the laws he may keep, all the benevolent acts he may perform will not make his soul one whit safer; and all the sins he may commit from idolatry to murder will “All the prayers a man may pray, all the Bibles he may read, all the churches he may belong to, all the services he may attend, all the sermons he may practice, all the debts he may pay, all the ordinances he may observe, all the laws he may keep, all the benevolent acts he may perform will not make his soul one whit safer; and all the sins he may commit from idolatry to murder will

The Necessity of Faithfulness not make his soul in any more danger. The justification of the human soul is through the atonement of Christ and not through the efforts of man. The way a man lives has nothing to do with the salvation of his soul.” Sam Morris – Baptist preacher, First Baptist Church, Stanford TX. not make his soul in any more danger. The justification of the human soul is through the atonement of Christ and not through the efforts of man. The way a man lives has nothing to do with the salvation of his soul.” Sam Morris – Baptist preacher, First Baptist Church, Stanford TX.

Background on the Law Obedience is necessary – Deut. 5:1-15, 28-33; 6:10-156; 7:12-16; 10:12-13 Obedience is necessary – Deut. 5:1-15, 28-33; 6:10-156; 7:12-16; 10:12-13 Blessings and curses pronounced – Blessings and curses pronounced – a) Blessings – Deut 7:12-16; 28:1-14 a) Blessings – Deut 7:12-16; 28:1-14 b) Curses – Deut 8:11-20; 28:15-35 b) Curses – Deut 8:11-20; 28:15-35 Conclusion? God expected Israel to obey; faithfulness was necessary to receive blessings Conclusion? God expected Israel to obey; faithfulness was necessary to receive blessings

Paul’s Outline of Israel Vs 1-5 God provided many things for His children. Vs 1-5 God provided many things for His children. Deliverance (Ex. 14:30) Deliverance (Ex. 14:30) Spiritual leadership (Ex. 3-4) Spiritual leadership (Ex. 3-4) Necessities of life – Water, manna Necessities of life – Water, manna Led them to the promised land Led them to the promised land In spite of all He provided, Israel became unfaithful. In spite of all He provided, Israel became unfaithful.

Israel’s Unfaithful Actions Vs 6 – Lust (Num 11:4ff) They lusted after that which used to be, instead of being content with God’s provisions. Vs 6 – Lust (Num 11:4ff) They lusted after that which used to be, instead of being content with God’s provisions. Punishment – They would have so much they would loath it – Num 11: Punishment – They would have so much they would loath it – Num 11: God did not tolerate lust among His people! God did not tolerate lust among His people!

Israel’s Unfaithful Actions Vs 7 Idolatry – (Ex. 32:1-6) The Golden Calf Vs 7 Idolatry – (Ex. 32:1-6) The Golden Calf Vs 20 Punishment specified. They drank water with powder in it, powder made from ground gold! Vs 20 Punishment specified. They drank water with powder in it, powder made from ground gold! God was very displeased – vs God was very displeased – vs Israel was nearly subject to destruction due to their error. Israel was nearly subject to destruction due to their error.

Israel’s Unfaithful Actions Vs 8 Fornication (Num. 25:1-9) Vs 8 Fornication (Num. 25:1-9) A Plague was released among the people A Plague was released among the people The result was loss of life in great numbers. According to Paul 23,000 fell in one day! The result was loss of life in great numbers. According to Paul 23,000 fell in one day! God does not tolerate fornication. Unfaithfulness was punished severely. God does not tolerate fornication. Unfaithfulness was punished severely.

Israel’s Unfaithful Actions Vs 9 Tried the Lord (Num. 21:1-9) Israel questions God and His provisions for them. Vs 9 Tried the Lord (Num. 21:1-9) Israel questions God and His provisions for them. Not a new problem among them (Ex. 17:1-2) Not a new problem among them (Ex. 17:1-2) Punishment – Release of fiery serpents. Many died. Only those who looked to the brass serpent lived. Punishment – Release of fiery serpents. Many died. Only those who looked to the brass serpent lived.

Israel’s Unfaithful Actions Vs 10 Murmuring (Num. 16:41-50) Vs 10 Murmuring (Num. 16:41-50) A Plague was released among the people A Plague was released among the people This time 14,700 people died. This time 14,700 people died. God does not appreciate murmuring. God does not appreciate murmuring. Conclusion – God does not tolerate sin; unfaithfulness receives due reward. Conclusion – God does not tolerate sin; unfaithfulness receives due reward.

Paul’s Conclusion Vs – Paul wrote to remind them of these incidents. They stand as an example and warning to the church at Corinth. Vs – Paul wrote to remind them of these incidents. They stand as an example and warning to the church at Corinth. Rom 15:4 “ For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.” ASV Rom 15:4 “ For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.” ASV An admonition for us – 2 Cor. 13:5; Heb. 3:12, 4:1) An admonition for us – 2 Cor. 13:5; Heb. 3:12, 4:1)

More Admonition Gal 5:16-21; Jms. 1:19-27; 1 Pet. 4:1-6; 2 Thess. 1:3-9 Gal 5:16-21; Jms. 1:19-27; 1 Pet. 4:1-6; 2 Thess. 1:3-9 Rev. 2:10 “Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer; behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.” ASV Rev. 2:10 “Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer; behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.” ASV

The Necessity of Faithfulness Can God count us as faithful?