“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”
1 Corinthians 8:1 KJV
Paul explains, “Now let me address the issue of food offered in sacrifice to idols. It seems that everyone believes his own opinion is right on this matter. How easily we get puffed up over our opinions! But love builds up the structure of our new life”. We all have knowledge and it may make a person look important, but it is only through love that we reach our full maturity. It is love that builds up our lives, our churches, our families, and others. Love is the most powerful substance for building what will last forever. As regards food offered to idols, we are free to hold to our own convictions about what to eat and what not to eat. Ultimately, it is not about who wins the diet debate, but about sincerely loving people. Let love define our convictions and not mere head knowledge. Loving God is so easy when we understand that He knows us! Let God’s knowledge of us, inspire our love for Him and our fellow humans. Amen!
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