1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
1 Californian pt 17 “The fine art of freedom pt2” HOTC NEWHALL Pastor Rich 9/5/21

WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS BEST

23 You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. 24 Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

WE NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO SAY YES AND WHEN TO SAY NO

25 So you may eat any meat that is sold in the marketplace without raising questions of conscience. 26 For “the earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.” 27 If someone who isn’t a believer asks you home for dinner, accept the invitation if you want to. Eat whatever is offered to you without raising questions of conscience. 28 (But suppose someone tells you, “This meat was offered to an idol.” Don’t eat it, out of consideration for the conscience of the one who told you. 1 Corinthians 10:25-28

WE NEED TO KNOW WHO WE ARE LIVING FOR

29 It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person.) For why should my freedom be limited by what someone else thinks? 30 If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it? 31 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. 33 I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:29-33

WE NEED TO KNOW OUR PURPOSE

And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

WE NEED TO KNOW WHO ARE WE FRIENDS WITH