In the first century, it was very common that meat bought in the market was a leftover from sacrifices to idols. A believer does not want to have anything to idols but could he eat meat that was sacrificed to idols (a very common situation)? The Corinthians were divided. Some argued that they could eat because meat is just meat and they were not worshiping any idol by eating meat. Paul agreed on that, but he said:
1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes one conceited, but love edifies people.
He said that it is better to restrain from eating meat sacrificed to idol for the sake of another Christian that hasn't this understanding. Paul said that love (for a weaker brother) is above the comfort (of eating meat).
A selfish guy doesn't have the freedom to restrain his comfort for the sake of another person. May we have this freedom.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 Corinthians 8: Love is above comfort
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