13No 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.
Love the OT references in 1 Cor. 10:6-11. “These things (Golden Calf, marriage to the Moabites, unbelief of the spies, bronze serpent) took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did… now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction.” As we often struggle with reading parts of the OT, let us remember that it is recorded for a reason. Let us learn to turn away from evil, from idols, etc. and turn to the One who truly offers life abundantly.
24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. – this one verse is so simple, and yet so contrary to our sin nature. Lord help me to seek you first, and the good of others before my own
33just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
We are not man-pleasers, but as God’s servants we seek to maintain the integrity of our witness by doing good to all within the bounds of God’s commands.
Judges 10 really opened my eyes today in my reading. The Israelites kept going back to serving other gods and God let them suffer because of this. But then they came to him and begged for his forgiveness, and still he rejected them. But after a while he could no longer let them suffer. He is so gracious and does this with us every day. He gives us free will and allows us to stray but when we cry out to him in forgiveness he rescues us no matter what we’ve done.
23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
This stood out to me today – we can do anything but it’s difficult sometimes because what we want to do may not always be beneficial or constructive. In a world where it seems like it’s the norm to seek satisfaction in possessions, social status, etc it can be a struggle to avoid conforming to these ways of self seeking glorification and doing what we want vs. what’s right and what’s good in the eyes of God. But if we seek the good of others, not the good of ourselves, like we’ve been called to do, we will find purpose and joy, and our actions will be both beneficial and constructive.
I like in 1 Corinthians 10 how Paul’s writings connect to those of the OT (exodus, numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, judges) and all that we’ve read so far in this plan. He explains how we are to not follow the example of the Israelites, whose beliefs and actions constantly fluctuated between faith in God and idolatry. It is difficult and as humans it is impossible to be perfect, but Paul calls us to do our best to lead by example and avoid inconsistent faith (and actions such as worshipping other worldly things). Praise God for his love despite our sinfulness!!!
Yes I love this connection b/t the old and New Testament! Like you said it’s impossible to be perfect but as we read in cor 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Our God is faithful and always, always seeks the best for us. He will never abandon us and He gives us a way to redeem ourselves and find our way back to Him, even after we’ve sinned
Judges 10 reminds me of God’s grace, faithfulness, and forgiveness. Even after the Israelites sinned and pushed God away, he still showed compassion and wanted to do what was best for them. Thank you Lord for your constant grace in my life! I sometimes push you away and when I sin you always show love and compassion towards me!
Paul, in verse 11, in referring to the Old Testament stories he just wrote about, says these things happened… He is affirming even the small details in the OT are truth. These are not just stories. Paul says they happened and are recorded for our instruction. I hope that makes all of us very hesitant to question the validity or God’s word.
Judges 10:11, 13-14 “the Lord said to … Israel, ‘Did I not save you from [all sorts of people]? Yet you have forsaken me … therefore I will save you no more. Go and cry out to the gods whom you have chosen; let them save you’.” What a very different picture. They sin. They cry. He rejects them.
12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.
How many people in the bible needed to hear this? How many people today need to hear this? How often do I myself need to hear this!!! Don’t get comfortable in your faith, and let it become blind habit. Don’t take for granted the blessings and warnings that God gives us through his word. I needed to hear this today and be reminded that He is always first.
1 Corinthians 10: 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—
A reminder that if we call ourself a Christian then we should act like one in all we do and say so that we do not cause anyone to stumble due to our actions. We must behave humbly, with kindness and consideration and let our lives open His door to salvation for others. If we are prideful,judgemental,or intellectual in promoting our faith then we are not being true Christians sharing the Word as Jesus instructed us to do. We are causing stumbling blocks.
22 Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
It astounds me that this happened, and then crazy Abimelech ruled over them for three years. It must have seemed like it would never end. But it did happen. A good reminder to me that He makes all things new in His time, and He does right wrongs. Maybe not when we want, or how we want. But He is so faithful, even when we are faithless.
1 Corinthians 11:33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.
What a great reminder that we should not be for ourselves but for others. It’s so hard to remember that sometimes. I feel like I always ask God about myself and hardly ever ask for others.
“And His soul could no longer endure the misery of Israel.” –Judges 10:16b (NKJV)
–Today I’m overwhelmed by God’s unfailing love! This verse shows me the heart of God, a loving Father… He doesn’t rejoice when I go through misery/suffering because of the consequences of my sins… as He disciplines me, He also grieves… He is hurting to see me hurt, but He loves me enough to not let me wander far away from Him….
I love you, Jesus! You are so so good. I love you and praise you. You are the light and love of my life.
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All things are lawful but not all are helpful
So much I needed to read and ponder on this day.
13No 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.
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Love the OT references in 1 Cor. 10:6-11. “These things (Golden Calf, marriage to the Moabites, unbelief of the spies, bronze serpent) took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did… now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction.” As we often struggle with reading parts of the OT, let us remember that it is recorded for a reason. Let us learn to turn away from evil, from idols, etc. and turn to the One who truly offers life abundantly.
I also thought this NT reading and those examples were well put to remind us of the importance of reading the OT.
There is so much to glean from the OT readings.
I’m not seeking my own good but the good of many!! So that they may be saved. There’s the awesome purpose of life.
The warnings against idolatry are so much more vivid and meaningful after reading Judges
24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. – this one verse is so simple, and yet so contrary to our sin nature. Lord help me to seek you first, and the good of others before my own
15And the people of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned; do to us whatever seems good to you. Only please deliver us this day.” -ellie
33just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
We are not man-pleasers, but as God’s servants we seek to maintain the integrity of our witness by doing good to all within the bounds of God’s commands.
31So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Judges 10 really opened my eyes today in my reading. The Israelites kept going back to serving other gods and God let them suffer because of this. But then they came to him and begged for his forgiveness, and still he rejected them. But after a while he could no longer let them suffer. He is so gracious and does this with us every day. He gives us free will and allows us to stray but when we cry out to him in forgiveness he rescues us no matter what we’ve done.
23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
This stood out to me today – we can do anything but it’s difficult sometimes because what we want to do may not always be beneficial or constructive. In a world where it seems like it’s the norm to seek satisfaction in possessions, social status, etc it can be a struggle to avoid conforming to these ways of self seeking glorification and doing what we want vs. what’s right and what’s good in the eyes of God. But if we seek the good of others, not the good of ourselves, like we’ve been called to do, we will find purpose and joy, and our actions will be both beneficial and constructive.
I like in 1 Corinthians 10 how Paul’s writings connect to those of the OT (exodus, numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, judges) and all that we’ve read so far in this plan. He explains how we are to not follow the example of the Israelites, whose beliefs and actions constantly fluctuated between faith in God and idolatry. It is difficult and as humans it is impossible to be perfect, but Paul calls us to do our best to lead by example and avoid inconsistent faith (and actions such as worshipping other worldly things). Praise God for his love despite our sinfulness!!!
Yes I love this connection b/t the old and New Testament! Like you said it’s impossible to be perfect but as we read in cor 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Our God is faithful and always, always seeks the best for us. He will never abandon us and He gives us a way to redeem ourselves and find our way back to Him, even after we’ve sinned
Judges 10 reminds me of God’s grace, faithfulness, and forgiveness. Even after the Israelites sinned and pushed God away, he still showed compassion and wanted to do what was best for them. Thank you Lord for your constant grace in my life! I sometimes push you away and when I sin you always show love and compassion towards me!
Paul, in verse 11, in referring to the Old Testament stories he just wrote about, says these things happened… He is affirming even the small details in the OT are truth. These are not just stories. Paul says they happened and are recorded for our instruction. I hope that makes all of us very hesitant to question the validity or God’s word.
There’s a lot to take in with the parable of Jotham and Mount Gerizim. Until I googled it I had no idea why he kept talking about trees.
Judges 10:11, 13-14 “the Lord said to … Israel, ‘Did I not save you from [all sorts of people]? Yet you have forsaken me … therefore I will save you no more. Go and cry out to the gods whom you have chosen; let them save you’.” What a very different picture. They sin. They cry. He rejects them.
12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.
How many people in the bible needed to hear this? How many people today need to hear this? How often do I myself need to hear this!!! Don’t get comfortable in your faith, and let it become blind habit. Don’t take for granted the blessings and warnings that God gives us through his word. I needed to hear this today and be reminded that He is always first.
1 Corinthians 10: 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—
A reminder that if we call ourself a Christian then we should act like one in all we do and say so that we do not cause anyone to stumble due to our actions. We must behave humbly, with kindness and consideration and let our lives open His door to salvation for others. If we are prideful,judgemental,or intellectual in promoting our faith then we are not being true Christians sharing the Word as Jesus instructed us to do. We are causing stumbling blocks.
Pretty much sums up what I was going to say :). Love these verses
We are also called to be “set apart” from the world. If non-believers see no difference in us, then why would they want to be like us?
Exactly.
22 Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
It astounds me that this happened, and then crazy Abimelech ruled over them for three years. It must have seemed like it would never end. But it did happen. A good reminder to me that He makes all things new in His time, and He does right wrongs. Maybe not when we want, or how we want. But He is so faithful, even when we are faithless.
1 Corinthians 11:33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.
What a great reminder that we should not be for ourselves but for others. It’s so hard to remember that sometimes. I feel like I always ask God about myself and hardly ever ask for others.
“And His soul could no longer endure the misery of Israel.” –Judges 10:16b (NKJV)
–Today I’m overwhelmed by God’s unfailing love! This verse shows me the heart of God, a loving Father… He doesn’t rejoice when I go through misery/suffering because of the consequences of my sins… as He disciplines me, He also grieves… He is hurting to see me hurt, but He loves me enough to not let me wander far away from Him….