The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in 1Corinthians 10.6; the renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Remember that my three study Bibles speak of  chapter 10 in the following ways, my Hebrew/Greek study Bible, it calls this chapter as, the "Admonitions from Israel's History," another, "Avoid Israel's Mistakes," and the last, "Warning Against Idolatry." And we are now at verse 6 to see what Paul has to reveal for us in his commentary. Also remember that GOD uses repetition to prove a point.

1Corinthians 10:6-13 "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things (Numbers 11:4, 34; Psalm 106:14-15), as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written (in Exodus 32:4, 6, 19), "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (KJV)

1Corinthians 10:6-13 "Now these things took place as examples for us (Numbers 11:4, 34; Psalm 106:14-15), that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written (in Exodus 32:4, 6, 19), "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play." We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." (ESV)

1Corinthians 10:6-13 "We are clearly reminded not to follow their example; instead of feasting on GOD's merciful provision they had a craving appetite for evil. Their idolatry snared them further! They were infatuated with a distorted pattern of themselves! (The all started with them believing a lie about themselves [Number 13:33]. This was the same sin that snared Eve in paradise.) They became completely disorientated and indulged in sexual sins which killed countless thousand of them! (What a foolish alternative to embrace and possessing the promise: Jesus redeemed the life of our design and ordinal origin.) Remember also how Israel spoke against GOD and Moses and were snared by their own unbelief, suspiciously scrutinizing the Messiah who is the (Deuteronomy 18:15-22) promise of GOD! (They blamed GOD for what they brought upon themselves! [Numbers 13:33 and Numbers 21:5-8] Even though GOD mercifully provided for them, they remained unfulfilled in their own miserable unbelief! Grumbling sets up the stage for the enemy to snare you! GOD's mercy prevailed in spite of their sins and here we see another dramatic prophetic picture of the judgment that was our due, taken by the scapegoat, Jesus. [John 3:14-15, Galatians 3:13; see also 2Corinthians notes when we get to them.] Jesus says in John 13:32, "When I am lifted up (on the cross), I will draw all judgment to myself!" ) Grumbling is a killer! Now these prophetic pictures were written to alert us to the fact that they pointed to what we are now witnessing in the gospel (age); we are confronted with the completeness of everything that was promised! If you reckon that you have it all together, make sure that you are standing strong (in your true identity) when temptation strikes! How foolish it would be for us to now fall into the same unbelief that killed Israel! (They believed a lie about themselves [Numbers 13:33]) Your situation is not unique! Every human life faces contradictions! Here is the Good News: GOD believes in your freedom! He has made it possible for you to triumph in every situation that you will ever encounter!" (The Mirror)

In our next visit we shall look at verses 14-22, the LORD willing. Until then may He keep you on the rock of his revelation.