"All things are lawful for me, but all things are
not expedient: All things are lawful for me, but all
things edify not." I Corinthians 10:23, kjv
I Corinthians 10: 24-33, nkjv
I Corinthians 10: 24-33, nkjv
"Let no one seek his own, but each one the
other's well being." (vs. 24)
"Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking
no questions for conscience sake. For the earth is the
Lord's and all it's fullness". (vs. 25-26)
"If any of those who do not believe invites you to
dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set
before you, asking no question for conscience sake."
(vs. 27)
(vs. 27)
"But if anyone says to you, "This meat was offered to
idols," do not eat it for the sake of one who told you,
and for conscience sake, for the earth is the Lord's,
and all it's fullness." (vs. 28)
"Conscience' I say, not of your own, but that of the
other. For why is my liberty judged by another
man's conscience?" (vs. 29)
"But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken
of for the food over which I give thanks." (vs. 30)
"Just as I also please all men in all things, not see-
king my own profit, but the profit of many, that they
may be saved." (vs. 33)
and for conscience sake, for the earth is the Lord's,
and all it's fullness." (vs. 28)
"Conscience' I say, not of your own, but that of the
other. For why is my liberty judged by another
man's conscience?" (vs. 29)
"But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken
of for the food over which I give thanks." (vs. 30)
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God." (vs. 31)
"Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greek
or to the church of God." (vs.32)
"Just as I also please all men in all things, not see-
king my own profit, but the profit of many, that they
may be saved." (vs. 33)
The passage quoted here has primarily to do with the offen-
ding of others and is not focusing on any law breaking on the
part of believers. "All things are lawful.." Since law breaking
is not the subject, what are we to do with this passage. First,
just because a thing may be lawful, does not mean we must,
ding of others and is not focusing on any law breaking on the
part of believers. "All things are lawful.." Since law breaking
is not the subject, what are we to do with this passage. First,
just because a thing may be lawful, does not mean we must,
or should involve ourselves in it. The matter might not be the
best use of time, talents or resources. Everything the Child
of God does will be brought to the light, Jesus Christ, who
brings clarity to every situation. Nothing will arise in our
lives except it has in some way been addressed in Scripture.
My primary responsibility is to become knowledgeable of and responsive to the Word of God through regular, conscientious application of that Word to my life.
The next duty/privilege of the Child of God is
communication with his Heavenly Father in prayer
and finally to follow the admonitions of the prayer-
ful consideration without regard to gain or loss to
oneself. Living a life that is not offensive to neigh-
bors, family or those with whom we may share the
Gospel of Jesus Christ is critical. Furthermore, to
bring a reproach upon the name of God the Father,
God the Son, God the Spirit or the church of Jesus
Christ must be avoided at any cost.
In all our study, prayer and doing, the glory goes
to our Heavenly Father in the Name of the son...
"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and
honour and power; for thou hast created all
things and for thy pleasure they are and were
created." Revelations 4: 11
In Hebrews 11: 5-6 we find critical doctrine
relating to the pleasing of our Heavenly Father.
"By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did
not see death, and was not found, because God
had taken him; for before he was taken he had
this testimony, that he pleased God.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him,
for he who comes to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarded of those who diligently
seek Him." See Romans 14:23...
That brings us to this question; How much pleasure
does my life bring to the one to whom I will give an
account at the Judgment seat of Christ. My response
to these questions will require much prayerful consi-
deration along with a commitment to keep ourselves
free of the influences of the culture of our world.
God bless you and me as we think about this question
and come up with a righteous response.
... thanks for looking.
best use of time, talents or resources. Everything the Child
of God does will be brought to the light, Jesus Christ, who
brings clarity to every situation. Nothing will arise in our
lives except it has in some way been addressed in Scripture.
My primary responsibility is to become knowledgeable of and responsive to the Word of God through regular, conscientious application of that Word to my life.
The next duty/privilege of the Child of God is
communication with his Heavenly Father in prayer
and finally to follow the admonitions of the prayer-
ful consideration without regard to gain or loss to
oneself. Living a life that is not offensive to neigh-
bors, family or those with whom we may share the
Gospel of Jesus Christ is critical. Furthermore, to
bring a reproach upon the name of God the Father,
God the Son, God the Spirit or the church of Jesus
Christ must be avoided at any cost.
In all our study, prayer and doing, the glory goes
to our Heavenly Father in the Name of the son...
"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and
honour and power; for thou hast created all
things and for thy pleasure they are and were
created." Revelations 4: 11
In Hebrews 11: 5-6 we find critical doctrine
relating to the pleasing of our Heavenly Father.
"By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did
not see death, and was not found, because God
had taken him; for before he was taken he had
this testimony, that he pleased God.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him,
for he who comes to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarded of those who diligently
seek Him." See Romans 14:23...
That brings us to this question; How much pleasure
does my life bring to the one to whom I will give an
account at the Judgment seat of Christ. My response
to these questions will require much prayerful consi-
deration along with a commitment to keep ourselves
free of the influences of the culture of our world.
God bless you and me as we think about this question
and come up with a righteous response.
... thanks for looking.
donporter,sr 10.08.14 update 11.30.14
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