Examples for us

“Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.” We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.” (1 Cor. 10:6-11 ESV)

For our instruction

The above passage points out that examples in the Bible were written down for our instruction, “that we wouldn’t desire evil as they did.” It used to be that Bible stories were a part of our children’s general education. They developed a sense of right and wrong as a result. Sadly, that is no longer the case in our public schools. Now, without these powerful Bible examples being taught, situation ethics has become normal thought and children lack a moral compass.

For training in righteousness

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Cor. 3:16-17 ESV)

For wisdom for the future

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” (Prov. 19:20 ESV)