1 Corinthians 10:23-33 - Freedom In Christ

23 are all things lawful for me? yet all things are not expedient: are all things lawful for me? yet all things do not edify. 24 Let no man consult barely his own interest: but every man that of others.

25 whatever is sold in the shambles, that eat, without making any scrupulous enquiry. 26 for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and you are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, without asking any question out of a scruple of conscience. 28 but if any man say to you, this is offered in sacrifice to an idol, don't eat, for his sake that mentioned it, and for conscience sake. 29 when I say conscience, I don't mean your own, but that of the other: for why should I expose my liberty to the censure of another man's conscience? 30 if I am thankful for what I have, why should I chuse to be evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?

31 whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 give no offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God. 33 thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved.


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