“1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have
knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man
think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to
know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”
“4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered
in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world,
and that [there is] none other God but one. 5 For though there be that
are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many,
and lords many,) 6 But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom
[are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom
[are] all things, and we by him.”
“7 Howbeit [there is] not in every man that knowledge: for some with
conscience of the idol unto this hour eat [it] as a thing offered unto
an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 8 But meat
commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better;
neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 9 But take heed lest by any
means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are
weak. 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the
idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be
emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; 11 And
through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ
died? 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak
conscience, ye sin against Christ. 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother
to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my
brother to offend.” (1 Corinthians 8:1-13 AV)
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