1Cor 10:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Paul says, “We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents” (1 Corinthians 10:9; Numbers 21:5-6 ). The Israelites complained against God and Moses, so God sent poisonous snakes among them. Paul’s warning is that Christians should not provoke or test Christ by being ungrateful or rebellious.

‏ 1 Corinthians 10:9

v. 9: Paul says, “We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents”(1 Corinthians 10:9; Numbers 21:5-6 ^a). The Israelites complained against God and Moses, so God sent poisonous snakes among them. Paul’s warning is that Christians should not provoke or test Christ by being ungrateful or rebellious.