1 Corinthians 10:15, Judge Ye What I Say

1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

The Apostle Paul addresses his audience as enlightened men who understands his concern for their spiritual prosperity and he asks them to make their educated assessment of his exhortations thus far. He has exhorted them to flee idolatry, seek holiness and to yield not to the temptation of a discontented and murmuring spirit. The Israelites were chastised by God for their unbelief, idolatry and immorality. God’s instruction is plainly taught in His Word and therefore for our admonition.

The grammar of the verb “judge” describes action not yet started. He is asking the Corinthian Christians to carefully consider his words of exhortation and to give a godly response. In other words, to put into action his words of advice for their spiritual advancement. The Apostle Paul patiently exhorts them to take heed. He lovingly seeks their engagement to the truth and be living with spiritual piety. He appeals to their conscience to yield to God.

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen.