1 Corinthians 10:23-33

To the glory of God and without offence 1 Corinthians 10:23-33: Christians must be fully convinced that there is such a thing as right and wrong. The Christian is very much out of step with the thinking and the actions of the world. We must never allow ourselves to get use to the spiritual darkness brought on by the mindset of the world. Christians must be guided by Law, Love and Liberty. But all three bring with them great responsibility. Paul said, "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." (1 Corinthians 10:23)

Our interest must not be selfish. Our concern must be for others. (1 Corinthians 10:24) To help in the matter of meat offered to idols Paul said buy the meat in the market without asking questions but do not go into the idol temple to buy it. The reasoning for this is not because the meat is wrong but because the temple is wrong. The world is yours if you use it properly. Paul said that it is even acceptable to eat with the unbeliever without asking questions. If someone tells you it is idol meat do not eat for the sake of the one that told you. The idolatrous aspect of the meat has now become an issue. The conclusion was, "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31) We must live in such a way as to avoid offense among Jews, Greeks and the church of God.