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4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. 5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) 6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; 11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. |
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178. How must knowledge be controlled? (v.1) 179. How does love build up the body of Christ? (v.1) 180. What is the relation between loving God and knowledge? (v.3) 181. Why is an idol really nothing? (v.4) 182. What is the basic issue of Christian theology? 183. What does the New Testament teach about the deity of Jesus? 184. What was the pagan view as to the number of gods and lords? 185. What was God’s purpose in creating man? 186. How does the word “Lord” indicate the deity of Jesus? (v.6) 187. What is the function of Christ in Creation? 188. What is God’s purpose in bringing into being the "new creature" in Christ? (2 Cor. 5:17a). 189. What is the meaning of the word "conscience"? (v.7) 190. What is the function of conscience? 191. What is the standard by which the Christian’s conscience is to be guided? 192. How is conscience defiled? 193. What is a weak conscience? How can it be strengthened? 194. What did Jesus say about the things that defile a man? 195. Why should a Christian be concerned about the weak brother? (v.9) 196. Against whom do we sin when we sin against a weak brother? 197. How were they wounding the conscience of the weak brother? 198. How did Paul sum up his teaching on meats sacrificed to idols? 199. Did Paul say that he would eat meat under no condition? 200. What was his principal concern in this matter?
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