1Cor 10:15 | MHM | STEP | Against Countenancing Idolatry In this section, Paul continues to warn the Corinthians about idolatry. He focuses on the danger of eating food that has been offered to idols, especially if it is done as a religious act. Paul shows that joining in such feasts is not just harmless—it is actually sharing in idol worship. He uses examples from Christian and Jewish practices to explain why this is so serious. v. 15 : Paul begins by appealing to the Corinthians’ own wisdom. He says, “I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say” (1 Corinthians 10:15 ). He wants them to think carefully and make a wise decision based on what he explains.

‏ 1 Corinthians 10:15

Against Countenancing Idolatry

In this section, Paul continues to warn the Corinthians about idolatry. He focuses on the danger of eating food that has been offered to idols, especially if it is done as a religious act. Paul shows that joining in such feasts is not just harmless—it is actually sharing in idol worship. He uses examples from Christian and Jewish practices to explain why this is so serious.

v. 15: Paul begins by appealing to the Corinthians’ own wisdom. He says, “I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say”(1 Corinthians 10:15 ^a). He wants them to think carefully and make a wise decision based on what he explains.