November 12, 2024
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Reading along with us in Numbers and 1 Corinthians? Here’s today’s reading:
1 Corinthians 8 (NIV)
Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols
1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 3 But whoever loves God is known by God.……Continue Reading
Love that verse. Knowledge puffs up. Love builds up. How little we know. Reminds me of eliphaz. Bildad zophar.
“Older” Christians should be a good example for “younger” Christians. They need to remain faithful in the Spirit and be careful not to lead others astray. To whom much is given, much is required.
1 Corinthians 8
1 Corinthians 8
Parallels Romans 14 which is another chapter in the Bible I love. Sometimes something isn’t wrong because it is a sin against God, but because it is a sin against our own conscience or may tempt someone else to sin against their own conscience “whatever is not from faith is sin” (Romans 14:23)