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Two Essential Questions

Sep 06, 2015

Passage:1 Corinthians 1:31

Preacher: Rick Blackwell

Detail:

Two Essential Questions

 

1 Corinthians 10:31-33 ESV

(31)  So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

(32)  Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

(33)  just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.

 

  1. Will this bring glory to God? Vs. 31

          Here is a good rule to apply: Is there any glory for God in it? Can you bow your head before you participate in it and ask the Lord that He will be magnified by what you are about to do?

 

  1. How will this affect the people around me? Vs. 32-33

     - Jews

     - Non-believing gentiles

     - All true Crist-followers of all backgrounds (The Church)

          In one sense we are bound to offend others and excite their wrath if we faithfully witness to them. However, that is not what is spoken of here. Rather, the apostle is thinking of needless offense. He is cautioning us against using our legitimate rights in such a way as to stumble others