In this chapter a question is raised as to how far a Christian was at liberty to eat meats which had been dedicated to idols. Practically all the meat that was sold in the markets of Corinth had been so dedicated. These early Christians may have feared that eating this dedicated meat would dishonor the Lord and appear to support idol worship. They had knowledge, but mere knowledge without love can puff up. Love needs to be mixed with knowledge because it edifies, and love had to be shown in the matter of eating things sacrificed to idols. The believers knew that there was only one God, but the heathen thought there were many gods and lords. Therefore, should the person who has knowledge disregard a weak brother and defile their weak conscience by eating? Because I have liberty to do something, it doesn’t mean that I should not consider how others feel about it. I might become a stumbling-block to a weak person. Would that be acting in love? The Apostle Paul would not offend a weak brother as long as the world existed. That is really consideration of others!
1. Knowledge can puff us up. What else is needed so that we can help or edify others? __________ 1 Corinthians 8:___
2. There is only one God, but how many gods and lords are there in the world? __________ 1 Corinthians 8:___
3. How did some defile their weak conscience? __________ 1 Corinthians 8:___
4. If I don’t use my liberty wisely, what might I become to a weak person? __________ 1 Corinthians 8:___
5. If I sin against a brother or a sister and wound their weak conscience, who am I really sinning against? __________ 1 Corinthians 8:___