“Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we?” (1 Corinthians 10:22)
Jealousy happens in a relationship when there is suspicion that there is a lack of commitment to it and potential unfaithfulness. Jealousy is an ugly thing when it gets in the middle of a relationship – it leads to pain, distrust, and deterioration of intimacy.
Does your life provoke the Lord to jealousy? If He watched your day (and He does!), would He feel the prick of jealousy as you flirted with the world, or would He have confidence in your faithfulness to Him?
Does your life provoke jealousy or trust?
Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:11-22
Questions to ask:
- How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
- What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
- How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
- What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
- How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision