Verse study...1 Corinthians 10:13

Verse study...1 Corinthians 10:13

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18 NIV

Was thinking about doing another verse study, so landed on 1 Corinthians 10:13, but that ended up being verses 12 and 14 which surround it with warnings and commands... be careful, don't fall, flee...the temptation that is spoken of in verse 13...
I don't know about you, but I am tempted all the time, in my attitude, food, my spending of time or resources....and I am not always careful, nor do I always flee...I park on a bad attitude, thoughts, chocolate, or something until I realize that I have fallen into that temptation which is common to mankind...not standing firm when I should, not fleeing when I should, not being careful....I don't want to be enslaved by something that takes my allegiance away from God...

But, somethings are subtle, like the frog in a pot of cold water over a burner...he cooks...slowly...slowly...and doesn't even know it until it is too late ....and he is gone...frog legs, anyone?


So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!
1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV

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.
1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:14 NIV


Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation].
1 Corinthians 10:12 AMP

No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience [nor is any temptation unusual or beyond human resistance]; but God is faithful [to His word—He is compassionate and trustworthy], and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability [to resist], but along with the temptation He [has in the past and is now and] will [always] provide the way out as well, so that you will be able to endure it [without yielding, and will overcome temptation with joy].
1 Corinthians 10:13 AMP

Therefore, my beloved, run [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] idolatry [and that includes loving anything more than God, or participating in anything that leads to sin and enslaves the soul].
1 Corinthians 10:14 AMP

Think- • direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas: 
synonyms:
ponder, reflect, deliberate, consider, meditate, ..Oxford dictionaries

Stand-an attitude toward a particular issue; a position taken in an argument:
"the party's tough stand on welfare"
synonyms:
attitude, stance, point of view, viewpoint, opinion, ..Oxford


Firm- • having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: 
"the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard"
synonyms:
hard, solid, unyielding, resistant, solidified, ... more

* 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change: 
"he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"

Careful-potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious:
"I begged him to be more careful"
synonyms:
cautious, heedful, alert, attentive, watchful, ...
2. done with or showing thought and attention:
"a careful consideration of the facts"
synonyms:
attentive, conscientious, painstaking, meticulous, diligent, ...


Fall- • uncontrollable descent: 
"his mother had a fall, hurting her leg as she alighted from a train"
synonyms:
tumble, trip, spill, topple, slip, ...

* 2. a thing that falls or has fallen: 
"in October came the first thin fall of snow"

verb
* 1. move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level: 
"bombs could be seen falling from the planes"
synonyms:
drop, descend, come down, go down, plummet, ... more
antonyms:
rise

* 2.(of a person) lose one's balance and collapse: 
"she fell down at school today"
synonyms:
topple over, tumble over, keel over, fall down/over, go head over heels, ... 
antonyms:
get up


Temptation - • especially something wrong or unwise: 
"he resisted the temptation to call Celia at the office"
synonyms:
desire, urge, itch, impulse, inclination


Overtaken- • pass while traveling in the same direction: 
"the driver overtook a line of vehicles"
synonyms:
pass, go past/by, get/pull ahead of, leave behind, outdistance, ... more

* 2.
(especially of misfortune) come suddenly or unexpectedly upon: 
"the pattern of economic ruin overtook them"


Common-
* occurring, found, or done often; prevalent: 
"salt and pepper are the two most common seasonings"
synonyms:
usual, ordinary, familiar, regular, frequent, ...


Mankind-race:
"research for the benefit of all mankind"
synonyms:
the human race, man, humanity, human being...


God-list from Isaiah 26:3 blog

Faithful-loyal, constant, and steadfast:
synonyms:
loyal, constant, true, devoted, true-blue, ...


Beyond -
3. To a degree that is past the understanding,reach, or scope of: an evil beyond remedy.
4. To a degree or amount greater than: rich beyond his wildest dreams.

Bear - • (of a person) carry: 
"he was bearing a tray of brimming glasses"
synonyms:
carry, bring, transport, move, convey, ...

* 2.
support: 
"walls that cannot bear a stone vault"
synonyms:
support, carry, hold up, prop up


Provide-make available for use; supply:
"these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area"
synonyms:
supply, give, issue, furnish, come up with, ...


Endure- • 1. suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently: 
"it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain"
synonyms:
undergo, go through, live through, experience, meet, ...

* 2. remain in existence; last:
"these cities have endured through time"
synonyms:
last, live, live on, go on, survive, ... 

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But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.
Psalm 33:11 NIV

Stand firm, and you will win life.
Luke 21:19

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Ephesians 6:14 NIV

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV


But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 1:7-2:2

Thank YOU for your forgiveness, your advocate...Jesus....