To the Glory of God

25Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”^f

27If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 29I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? 30If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?

31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— 33even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. (1 Corinthians 10:25-33)

Thoughts: In private, we can celebrate more freedom than what we do in public.  In public, it is not wrong to think of how others could be offended by what we do.  Truth is, God makes everything clean, but we must use our heads in using even clean things.  We must not be insensitive to the sensitivities of others- as long as their sensitivities do not go against God's ways and Word.
     Whatever we do- it must not go against God's glory- but should honor Him.  In loving neighbor, we love God.  In being kind and sensitive to neighbor, we are sensitive to God.  It is a good question to ask, "Does this glorify God?" 

Prayer: Lord, let me honor and glorify you.