Lesson 4803

 (Lesson 4803) (03-30-25) 1st Corinthians 10:24-33 

   “Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul instructed believers to seek good for others, not just for themselves. He permitted eating meat sold in the market without raising questions of conscience, since "the earth is the Lord’s." If invited to a meal, they could eat what was offered, unless the food had been offered to idols—in that case, they should refrain for the sake of the other person’s conscience. Paul emphasized that Christian liberty should not cause offense or become a stumbling block to those who do not believe. He concluded by urging believers to do everything—whether eating, drinking, or anything else—for the glory of God and to avoid causing offense to anyone, including the church. His goal was to please others in a godly way so that unbelievers might be saved. ~