Song # 1898.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians about believer’s freedom, where we can make our own choices so long as they are righteous and following God’s commands to us. Although Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians some 2,000 years ago, his message is still very relevant to us today.
Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive (1 Corinthians 10:23). Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others (1 Corinthians 10:24). Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience (1 Corinthians 10:25), for the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it (1 Corinthians 10:26). If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience (1 Corinthians 10:27). But if anyone says to you “This has been offered in sacrifice” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the man who told you and for your conscience’ sake. (1 Corinthians 10:28). Why should your freedom be judged by another man’s conscience? (1 Corinthians 10:29). So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the Church of God (1 Corinthians 10:32). Try to please everybody in every way. Do not seek your own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved (1 Corinthians 10:33).
Thought for today: Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself.
Thought for the future: your love for God can change the world, but don’t let the world change your love for God. Where will you spend your eternity?