1 Corinthians 10:6

“Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.”

"Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted." - 1 Corinthians 10:6
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What does 1 Corinthians 10:6 mean?

The biblical verse 1 Corinthians 10:6, as recorded in the King James Version (KJV), states, "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted." This verse is a part of a larger passage in which Paul, the author of the…

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Lessons from Our Forefathers: Avoiding the Allure of Evil

**Introduction to the Devotional** In the heart of the New Testament, Paul exhorts the Corinthians to reflect on the history of Israel, emphasizing the significance of learning from the past. 1 Corinthians 10:6 reminds us, "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we…

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A Prayer for Discernment Against Temptation

Heavenly Father, With a humble heart, I come before You today, seeking wisdom and guidance as I reflect on the powerful truth found in 1 Corinthians 10:6, "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted." Lord, I…

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1 Corinthians 10:6 - "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted."
1 Corinthians 10:6-7 - "Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.""
"Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry."" - 1 Corinthians 10:6-7
1 Corinthians 6:10 - "Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."
2 Corinthians 10:6 - "And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled."
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1 Corinthians 6:6 - "But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers."
1 Corinthians 1:6 - "Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:"
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1 Corinthians 10:26 - "For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof."
1 Corinthians 10:10 - "Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer."
1 Corinthians 7:6 - "But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment."
1 Corinthians 13:6 - "Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;"
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