Controversy at Corinth1 Corinthians 8-10

My

Liberty

VERSUS

Your Conscience

Love VERSUS Knowledge(1 Corinthians 8:1-12)

The Issue: Can believers eat food sacrificed to idols?

Knowledge says, “Yes!” The Catch: Some do not have knowledge!

The Danger: By relying solely on knowledge you may become a stumbling block and sin against Christ! (Psa. 51:3-4)

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Love VERSUS Liberty

Liberties & Rights are forfeited for love (1 Corinthians 8:13; 9:1-18)

Love considers the well-being of the souls of others (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Love demands self-discipline (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Liberty can become liability (1 Corinthians 10:1-29)

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My Liberty VERSUS Your Conscience:

Three Guiding Principles:

Glorify God (10:31)

Give NO OFFENSE (10:32)Seek others’ profit, not your own.

(10:33)

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