Wherefore

1 Corinthians 10:14 "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry."

The word "wherefore" always has a purpose. It's there to make us look back at the verse before and by that to help us understand the "because" of the command being given. Verse 13 is a wonderful promise that most people know very well:

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."

Such a beautiful promise from our Heavenly Father! But now, after reading it, because of what was stated here - flee from idolatry. Because God is faithful, because He won't allow us to be tempted above what we are able, because He will make a way of escape, because all of that - flee idolatry.

God's promises are designed to prompt us to action! Idolatry is a creeping sin that tries to camouflage itself. Are there any actions, beliefs, or habits in my life that are idolatry in disguise? Examine your life today and then flee to your Heavenly Father.