What is Paul's warning about idolatry in 1 Corinthians 10:14?
Paul warns believers to flee from idolatry, because God provides a way of escape from temptation. Idolatry is not limited to ancient statues; anything can become an idol, such as a car, possessions, family, garden, business, or job. Paul's admonition is to guard against idolatry and put the Lord first.
Les teaches that in 1 Corinthians 10:14 Paul says, "Wherefore my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry." The background is that when believers face temptation, God has provided a way of escape, so they should choose that escape. Les cautions against assuming idolatry is irrelevant today. He illustrates that most idols in America may sit in the garage, with an automobile becoming an idol, and that cattle, a garden, children, grandchildren, a business, or a job can also become idols. Paul's admonition is to look out, not let anything become your idol, but put the Lord first and foremost. Les notes that even though the Corinthians were carnal and had many problems, Paul still approaches them as wise men in verse 15.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
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Why does Paul tell the Corinthians to flee from idolatry in 1 Corinthians 10:14?
Because God gives the ability to find a way of escape, Paul's conclusion is 'wherefore... flee from idolatry.'