PLAY IS PRAISE
1 Corinthians 10:1-5 - Beware False Worship
1 Corinthians 10:6-12 - Beware Deadly Paths
(James 1:14-15; Exodus 32; Psalm 115:8)
* “Too often, we worship our work, work at our play,
and play in our worship.” - Leland Ryken
A. Idolatry (instead of looking to God)
B. Immorality (instead of living for God)
C. Testing God (instead of trusting God)
D. Grumbling (instead of loving God/others)
1 Corinthians 10:13-30 - Better Path: Freedom in Christ
A. Escape/Endure Temptation
B. Flee Idolatrous Worship/Syncretism
C. Embrace Freedom with Restraint/Limits
•God’s Word / Spirit’s Guidance
•Parental Leadership / Authority
•Church (Multiple generations and perspectives)
1 Corinthians 10:31-33 - Better Worship: Playing to the Glory of God
* 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or
whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
A. The Glory of God (Praise; Priority)
-How does this sport/activity/hobby show God is worthy of praise and THE Priority in my life?
B. The Good of Others (Spiritual Growth; Salvation)
-How does this sport/activity/hobby help others know and follow Jesus?
C. My Joy (Zechariah 8:3-5; also Isaiah 11 & Revelation 21)
-How does this sport/activity/hobby display the eternal joy and freedom that comes from God’s presence?