30 Jul 06 - 1 Cor 10:31-33, 11:1
What: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the Church of God - even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Context: Paul was talking about how to interact with non-believers regarding eating meat sacrificed to idols.
Apply: Vers 32 says "don't cause anyone to stumble..." Practically, by participating in or giving approval to activities that draw men away from God, even though they do not believe, we are causing them to literally stumble. We're giving mixed messages by not demonstrating the example of Christ. We make an obstacle in their way that hinders their heart from responding to God, we numb conviction by our approval or active participation.
Related Verses: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Context: Paul was talking about how to interact with non-believers regarding eating meat sacrificed to idols.
Apply: Vers 32 says "don't cause anyone to stumble..." Practically, by participating in or giving approval to activities that draw men away from God, even though they do not believe, we are causing them to literally stumble. We're giving mixed messages by not demonstrating the example of Christ. We make an obstacle in their way that hinders their heart from responding to God, we numb conviction by our approval or active participation.
Related Verses: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
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