I Corinthians 10:14-22
The People of God Avoid Idol Worship

Today, 05/15/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 10:14-22.

14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?

20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.

21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.

22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. Is worshiping the image of a dead person also worshiping an idol? If yes, why? If no, why not?

2. Why do demons have connections with idols?

3. Does verse 20 affirm that all forms of worship that are not for God are for demons?

4. Why is the act of eating food offered to idols considered an offense to God?

5. What actions of the people of God can be considered as worship or participation in the worship of idols?

Suggested Applications:

1. In your opinion, should the people of God avoid going to places of business that have idol altars?

2. In your opinion, should the people of God avoid going to places that have idol statues?