Rejecting Cultural Idols for Undivided Allegiance to Jesus

Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10 lands in a culture where worship of other gods had become normal, woven right into everyday life. Paul says, “Flee from idolatry,” because participation is never meaningless. The cup and bread declare participation in Christ’s body and blood, and the one bread makes many people one body. The altar always says something about where allegiance lies.