Taming Temptation
DARRYL S. BRISTER
Bishop
Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral
Louisiana, USA
Lecture Description
"The apostle Paul understood the value of learning from the past. In 1 Corinthians 10 (https://www.bibleref.com/1-Corinthians/10/1-Corinthians-chapter-10.html), he highlighted events from Israel’s history to provide examples of spiritual realities and warn against sin. Paul wanted his readers to learn, just as Israel had discovered, that Spiritual Pride is a powerful deceiver and self-reliance is a great reducer.
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12, ESV )
Take heed is an expression that means to watch carefully, be careful, be vigilant, or be on the lookout.”
The word stands in verse 12 refers to “holding one’s ground, being steadfast, or remaining firm in one’s position.” Paul conveys the idea of a person who thinks he’s standing firm in the faith, but in reality is overly confident and self-deceived. “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” says - 1 Corinthians 10:12"
About Speaker
Bishop Darryl Sylvester Brister is the Second Presiding Bishop in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 26, 1966. He received his license to preach in 1989 and was ordained on May 1, 1992, under the administration of Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. On January 26, 1996, at the age of 29; he was consecrated to the highest position in the church, the office of a Bishop. He is the Apostle/Overseer of Beacon Light International Ministries and Senior Pastor and Teacher of Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral New Orleans since 1993, where the membership exceeded 7,000 active members before Hurricane Katrina. He is also a CLF Advisor.