What does 1 Corinthians 10:5 mean?

1 Corinthians 10:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 10:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

3And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

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.

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