Exhortations for The Soul

The Apostle Paul wrote many letters to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 10 forms part of one of the. Here, he addresses issues about the way they live their lives as Christians - immorality, idol worship, and internal conflicts. Paul used the example of the Israelites as he warned the Corinthians against becoming overly confident and complacent. Despite experiencing God's deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites often yielded to temptations as they were going through the wilderness. Idolatry, complaints, and sexual sins were the order of the day.   So Paul was advising the Corinthians here to remain vigilant. 1 Corinthians 10:13 focuses on temptation and God’s promise to help believers resist and overcome it. The verse says: “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” (NLT) Let's break down the...

I recently saw this quote which says - Discernment is also being able to spot when your own spirit is off and needs correction. Generally when we refer to discernment, we look at it from the perspective of being able to accurately judge a person’s character. Again, as Christians, we should choose to see things in the spiritual so that what happens in the natural won’t phase us. So what is Spiritual Discernment and why should we seek after it and want to practice it as we go about our daily lives. First of all, Spiritual Discernment is a gift from God. It is the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, good and evil, or the will of God versus the influences of the world and the flesh.   As the Holy Spirit bestows this gift   on someone, we see them being able to observe the behaviour of a particular person or the unfolding or lack thereof of a specific situation, without being briefed. They would see and speak with such clarity and insight that others would be in awe. ...

1 Corinthians 10 forms a segment of the Apostle Paul’s correspondence to the church in Corinth, addressing several matters related to how they should live as Christians. The Corinthian church faced immorality, idol worship, and internal divisions. So Paul was here cautioning them against being overly confident and complacent, drawing on the example of Israel in the wilderness. Despite experiencing God's deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites frequently succumbed to temptations such as idolatry, complaints, and sexual sins. Paul uses their missteps as a warning for the Corinthians, urging vigilance. 1 Corinthians 10:13 focuses on temptation and God's commitment to helping believers resist and overcome it. The verse states: "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." (NIV) Verse Analysis...