Thematic Bible: Tact of


Thematic Bible



To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win Jews; to those under the law, like one under the law-though I myself am not under the law-to win those under the law. To those who are outside the law, like one outside the law-not being outside God's law, but under the law of Christ-to win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some. read more.
Now I do all this because of the gospel, that I may become a partner in its benefits.

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up.

But if someone says to you, "This is food offered to an idol," do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience' sake. I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person's. For why is my freedom judged by another person's conscience? If I partake with thanks, why am I slandered because of something for which I give thanks? read more.
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God's glory. Give no offense to the Jews or the Greeks or the church of God, just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Now granted, I have not burdened you; yet sly as I am, I took you in by deceit!


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