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HOLD THE LINE. A study in. I Corinthians. 1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013. 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1
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HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 "All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. For "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof." If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 question on the ground of conscience. But if someone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience—I do not mean your conscience, but his. For why should my liberty be determined by someone else's conscience? If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, 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. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 • Opposing Worldviews (10:23-24) • The unbelieving worldview: • Seek Me (I’m in charge). • The believing worldview: • Seek the good of others (I’m not in charge). • Seeking the good of others is God’s reason • for giving me breath that day. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 Opposing Worldviews (10:23-24) “Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin” (James 4:17). HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 • Opposing Worldviews (10:23-24) • Relationships with “Unbelievers” (10:25-29) • “Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience.” – v25 • In Corinth… Neighborhood life was close/tight • Conscience = suneidēsis(soon-i'-day-sis); co-perception, that is, moral consciousness: - conscience. • All attempts to manipulate anything in God’s creation have no power over Christ. (Ps 24:11; Psa 50:11; Deu 10:14) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 • Opposing Worldviews (10:23-24) • Relationships with “Unbelievers” (10:25-29) • God’s Glory / Credit / Recognition (10:30-11:1) • “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” • THAT THEY MAY BE SAVED. (33) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
1 Cor. 10:1-14 “Do ALL to God’s Glory” June 23, 2013 Pray that God seals His Word in your heart. Pray that in ALL your relationships, God is glorified through you. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians
HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians