1 Corinthians (12)

29/04/07pm

Ben Slatter, Internationals Worker

1 Corinthians 8: 1-13

Fierce disagreements over Christian behaviour!

1. The problem
• We know… (vv 4-6)
• Not everyone knows! (vv 7-8)
2. The principle
• Love is more important than knowledge (vv 1-3)
• How this works out in real situations (vv 9-13)
3. The practical application
• Legalism: binding your brother by your conscience
• Love: giving up your rights for your brother

Helpful questions to ask yourself…

1. What does my Bible allow?
2. What does my conscience allow? (Where am I weak and where am I strong?)
3. How will it affect my brother/sister in Christ? (ch.8)
4. How will it affect my witness and the spread of the gospel? (ch.9)
5. How will it affect my spiritual health? (ch.10)

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