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Formalism » The insufficiency of
relating only to meats and drinks, and different washings, and such carnal ordinances as were required till the time of reformation.
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and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God.
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not.
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fruit of the Spirit » Peace
Now to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace:
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Communicates joy to saints
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering,
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And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word tho' in much affliction, yet with joy of the holy Ghost.
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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Joy » Of saints, is » In the holy ghost
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.
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These twelve did Jesus send forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not among the gentiles, neither enter into any city of the Samaritans: but go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand: and in confirmation of your doctrine heal the sick,
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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for the kingdom of God consisteth not in speech, but in power.
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Now in those days came John the baptist preaching in the desert part of Judea, and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand:
After these things the Lord appointed also seventy others, and sent them two and two before Him, into every city and place, whither He himself was about to come. And He said unto them, The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few: pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out workmen to his harvest. Go your ways: behold I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves. read more.
Carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; and salute no one by the way. But whatever house ye come into, first say, Peace be to this house: and if there be a child of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall return upon yourselves. But remain in the same house, eating and drinking such as they have; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; and heal those in it that are sick, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come unto you. But into whatever city ye come, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it and say, even the dust that cleaveth to us out of your city we wipe off against you: but know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; and salute no one by the way. But whatever house ye come into, first say, Peace be to this house: and if there be a child of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall return upon yourselves. But remain in the same house, eating and drinking such as they have; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; and heal those in it that are sick, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come unto you. But into whatever city ye come, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it and say, even the dust that cleaveth to us out of your city we wipe off against you: but know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is not
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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for the kingdom of God consisteth not in speech, but in power.
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Pilate replied, Am I a Jew? thine own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I might not have been delivered to the Jews: but my kingdom is not from hence.
Kingdom of heaven » Not » Meat » Drink
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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spiritual Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I might not have been delivered to the Jews: but my kingdom is not from hence.
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But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor doth what is corruptible inherit incorruption.
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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for the kingdom of God consisteth not in speech, but in power.
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Neither shall they say, Behold it is here, or behold it is there; for the kingdom of God is within you.
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Meat » Sacrificed
I know and have been taught by the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: only to him that thinketh any thing unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died. Let not your liberty then be evil-spoken of: for the kingdom of God consists not in meat and drink; read more.
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any one be conceited of his knowledge, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, he is owned by Him. read more.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, flee from idolatry. I speak to you as to men of understanding: and judge ye what I say, ---The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? read more.
For the bread is one, and we though many are one body; for we all partake of that one bread. Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that what is sacrificed to an idol is in itself any thing to stumble at? No: but this I say, that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. And I would not have you partakers with demons. Ye cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He? If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify. Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit. Eat then whatever is sold in the shambles, asking no questions for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
For the bread is one, and we though many are one body; for we all partake of that one bread. Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that what is sacrificed to an idol is in itself any thing to stumble at? No: but this I say, that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. And I would not have you partakers with demons. Ye cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He? If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify. Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit. Eat then whatever is sold in the shambles, asking no questions for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
Peace » General references to spiritual
And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards men.
Now the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, and the doors where the disciples were being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be to you.
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Now to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace:
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in the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day-spring hath visited us from on high, to enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace."
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, fidelity, meekness, temperance: against such things there is no law.
grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in all places. The Lord be with you all.
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spiritual Peace » A fruit of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering,
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
relating only to meats and drinks, and different washings, and such carnal ordinances as were required till the time of reformation.
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and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God.
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not.
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Righteousness » The kingdom of God is
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
I know and have been taught by the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: only to him that thinketh any thing unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died. Let not your liberty then be evil-spoken of: for the kingdom of God consists not in meat and drink; read more.
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any one be conceited of his knowledge, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, he is owned by Him. read more.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, flee from idolatry. I speak to you as to men of understanding: and judge ye what I say, ---The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? read more.
For the bread is one, and we though many are one body; for we all partake of that one bread. Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that what is sacrificed to an idol is in itself any thing to stumble at? No: but this I say, that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. And I would not have you partakers with demons. Ye cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He? If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify. Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit. Eat then whatever is sold in the shambles, asking no questions for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
For the bread is one, and we though many are one body; for we all partake of that one bread. Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that what is sacrificed to an idol is in itself any thing to stumble at? No: but this I say, that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. And I would not have you partakers with demons. Ye cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He? If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify. Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit. Eat then whatever is sold in the shambles, asking no questions for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I might not have been delivered to the Jews: but my kingdom is not from hence.
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But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor doth what is corruptible inherit incorruption.
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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for the kingdom of God consisteth not in speech, but in power.
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Neither shall they say, Behold it is here, or behold it is there; for the kingdom of God is within you.
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Spirituality » Brings peace
Now to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace:
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but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
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Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any one be conceited of his knowledge, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, he is owned by Him. read more.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one. For though there be some that are called Gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are among the heathen gods many, and lords many,) yet to us there is but one God the Father, from whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him. But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not. But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols? and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge? But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ: wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat flesh while I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.
But why dost thou censure thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? since we shall all stand before the tribunal of Christ; for it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So that every one of us shall give an account of himself to God. read more.
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, not to lay a stumbling-block or scandal before a brother. I know and have been taught by the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: only to him that thinketh any thing unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died. Let not your liberty then be evil-spoken of: for the kingdom of God consists not in meat and drink; but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, not to lay a stumbling-block or scandal before a brother. I know and have been taught by the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: only to him that thinketh any thing unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died. Let not your liberty then be evil-spoken of: for the kingdom of God consists not in meat and drink; but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he, that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men. Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification. Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened. Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.
If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify. Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit. Eat then whatever is sold in the shambles, asking no questions for conscience sake: read more.
for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol,---eat it not; for his sake who informed thee, and for conscience-sake: for, as I said, the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, so that thou mayst have food enough without it. Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's; for why is my liberty to be judged by another man's conscience? And if I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for that, for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God. Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.