1 Corinthians 8:9: But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.

Now it is not a question of it being right or wrong to eat meat. It is a concern for others. You have the liberty to eat the meat if you want to. But what about your concern for others? You have the knowledge, but what about your love? Do you have love for your weak brother? Are you concerned how this will affect him? 1

Application

  • Read Galatians 5:13. How do you use your Christian liberty? Do you serve others with greater frequency and greater passion?
  • Read 1 Peter 2:15-17. What four things in verse 17 can you be doing? How can you begin to do better in those areas?

Thought to Share

Use your Christian liberty to liberally love the liberally-minded. – TWEET IT

Prayer

Lord, teach me how to show love and honor to others.

1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 44). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

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Tommy Blumberg

Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.