Praying Women
1 Corinthians 11:5–6: But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved. For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman …
Heads Up
1 Corinthians 11:4: Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.
Christ is in Charge
1 Corinthians 11:2–3: Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of …
Be Mission-Minded
1 Corinthians 10:32–33: Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Whatever You Do…Do it for Him
1 Corinthians 10:31: Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Issues of the Conscience
1 Corinthians 10:29–30: “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?
New Dinner Manners
1 Corinthians 10:27–28: If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake …
Clear Conscience
1 Corinthians 10:24–26: Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”
Will It Build Others Up?
1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.