1 Corinthians 10:6 · KJV
"Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted."
King James Version
What does 1 Corinthians 10:6 mean? →Passage Context
4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
7Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you learn from the mistakes of others?
2
What does it mean for you to avoid temptation?
3
When have you found yourself repeating a past mistake?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on the lessons from biblical history and apply them to your own life.
personal growth
Identify areas in your life where you can avoid past mistakes by learning from others.
Places in This Verse
Corinth(Corinth, Greece today)
An ancient city known for its strategic location and cultural diversity, significant in early Christian history.
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