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Jeremiah 48, 1 Corinthians 7

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God condemns Moab for their attitude and actions. They trusted in their works and treasures, famous for their pride and arrogance, magnifying themselves against God and trusting in their idol Chemosh.  Despite being descended from Lot, and God saying “I cry out for all Moab”, they were judged because of their actions. A reminder for us that salvation is not based on family or opportunity to serve God, but rather our own individual attitude and actions.

Paul reminds us that we are “bought with a price”, and that our objective is, as much as possible, to live a life of “undivided devotion to the Lord.” Although spouse, family, neighbours and friends are important, we belong to God and as such He must come first in our life.

1 Kings 19, 1 Corinthians 4-5

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Paul exhorts his readers to be imitators of him, just as child in the faith Timothy was.  Timothy was sent to the Corinthians to remind them of Paul’s ways in Christ, because Paul could not be there himself.  They were servants of Christ, and were meant to be faithful “stewards of the mysteries of God.”

Timothy meekly led by his example, and as such was like the still small voice that educated Elijah. God wasn’t in the impressive acts of power shown by the wind, earthquake or fire. Similarly our example to those around us needs to be one of gentle adherence to the same principles by which Paul and Timothy lived, that we too can be described as Paul’s “beloved and faithful child in the Lord”.

1 Kings 18, 1 Corinthians 3

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In 1 Kings 18 we read of the contrast between Baal and the true God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. In such a direct confrontation it’s easy to see who is the true God and who is the fake god.  The true God listens to those that call on His name, controls fire and rain, whereas the idol can do none of those things. In day to day life though, it is much more subtle to determine whether we are really serving God or an idol, so this dramatic scene between Elijah and the rest of Israel also serves as a lesson for us to be sure we’re actively serving the real and living God.

Paul describes us as the temple of God, having God’s spirit dwelling in us. As a temple, we need to make sure we’re built on the right foundation, which is Jesus Christ. If we build on a foundation of earthly things, gold, silver, etc, Paul warns that under trial that foundation will collapse.

So let’s each examine our lives, ensure we’re serving the true God, and built on the solid foundation that is the life and work of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1-2

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1 Corinthians reminds us of how blessed we are. “You are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end.”  God has chosen us, the weak, the foolish, the low and despised, who have nothing to boast about in the presence of God, and offered us righteousness, sanctification and redemption.  We have hope of a future beyond our imaginations, “what no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.“