1 Corinthians, 10
2. and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
2. and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
Chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians addresses the importance of staying true to God and avoiding falling into temptation, remembering examples of the past where the people of Israel failed to follow God. It also talks about the freedom that Christians have about certain practices, but warns that they do not become stumbled for others. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Galatians 5:1: "For freedom Christ has set us free; remain firm and shall not bend to a yoke of slavery again." This verse talks about the freedom we have in Christ, a theme addressed in 1 Corinthians 10, but warns not to return to the slavery of sin. It is a reminder that although we have freedom in Christ, we must use it wisely and responsibly.
2 Peter 2:9: "Thus the Lord can rid the godly temptation and reserve the unjust for the day of judgment, to be punished." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to rid the faithful of temptation and also points out that the unjust will be punished. This relates to the theme addressed in 1 Corinthians 10 on the importance of staying true to God and avoiding falling into temptation.
1 Corinthians 8:9: "However, see that this freedom of you will not become stumbled for the weak." This verse relates directly to the theme addressed in 1 Corinthians 10 on the freedom Christians have in relation to certain practices, but warns that they do not become stumbled for others. It is a reminder that we should use our freedom with love and consideration for others.
Hebrews 3:12-13: "See, brothers, that there is never a bad and incredulous heart in any of you, to depart from the living God. Before, exhort one another every day, during the time it is called Today, so that none of you are hardened by the mistake of sin. " This verse talks about the importance of encouraging and exhorting each other in faith to avoid the hardening of the heart by sin. This relates to the theme addressed in 1 Corinthians 10 on the importance of staying true to God and avoiding falling into temptation.
1 John 5:21: "Little children, keep you from idols." This verse is a reminder that we should avoid idolatry, a theme addressed in 1 Corinthians 10. It is an exhortation to maintain our faith in God and not allow other gods or practices to move us away from it.
“Deus quer que as suas misérias sejam o trono da Sua misericórdia.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina