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IT IS COMMON TO MAN-2

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13 

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Today, we shall be looking at one of the temptations that overtook the Israelites in the wilderness on their way to the promised land. 

Amongst the temptations the Israelites fell into are *IDOLATRY* and  *FORNICATION* . The scripture recorded that 24,000 souls died in just one day because of these sins, (Numbers 25:9). 1 Corinthians 10: 8 recorded 23,000. 

Let's quickly look at the first one which is  Idolatry. Idolatry is not just limited to worshipping or bowing down to idols, it also mean putting anyone or anything above God in devotion, trust or priority. 

 *To know if you are an idolater, you only need to ask yourself one simple question: What is that one thing that I trust in, devote myself to or prioritize above God?* 

Whatever thing that takes your trust, devotion or priority above God is your idol. This could be money, properties, business, spouse, or children. The list is truly endless.

The first and second commandments spelt out clearly that you shall have no other gods before God, and you shall not make a carved image, _nor bow before one_ .This means that you should always put God first in everything, and worship Him only.

Do not forget that the ten commandments is summarised in one word- *LOVE* ! Love the Lord your God and your neighbour. (Matthew 22:38). So, loving other things or people above God can be regarded as idolatry.

The second commandment also talks about you not making for yourself a carved image or bow down to them. Today, there is a church that bows to carved image,  and worshippers go before that image to pray to it. This is nothing but idolatry.

We must see to it that we truly prioritize God above all else. He does not want to share you with anything or anyone else. He is a jealous God. 

 *BIBLE READING* : 

1 Corinthians 10:1-10.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father Lord, help me to trust and  prioritize you above all else in Jesus name.

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