Monday, 27 October 2014

…just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:33

In this paragraph, Paul has noted that everything we do should be to the glory of God and that we are to give no offence in the process.… Read the rest

Sunday, 26 October 2014

Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,1 Corinthians 10:32

The words of this verse are clear and explicit. In giving no offense, we are seeking the glory of God and thus honoring Him. The reason for this is obvious.… Read the rest

Saturday, 25 October 2014

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

This verse is commonly known as the Christian’s great “first principle.” Paul has been speaking about foods sacrificed to idols, our Christian liberties in regards to that, and our need to consider others’ conscience in the process.… Read the rest

Friday, 24 October 2014

But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks? 1 Corinthians 10:30

Paul has been referring to eating or not eating meat based on conscience, not personal conscience, but the conscience of another. If they are going to be negatively affected in their understanding of the work of Christ, then refraining from eating is the proper course to take.… Read the rest

Thursday, 23 October 2014

“Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? 1 Corinthians 10:29

In the previous two verses, we were instructed that if we are invited to dinner, we can eat whatever is set before us, asking no question about it for conscience’ sake.… Read the rest