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1. Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

- Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Isa. 5:21

- But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. Acts 15:20

- Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. Rom. 14:3

2. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

- Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Prov. 26:12

- Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 1 Cor. 3:18

- For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. Gal. 6:3

- My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: John 10:27

- But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Gal. 4:9

- Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Tim. 2:19

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.

- Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Deut. 4:39

- And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: Mark 12:29

- But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1 Cor. 10:20

5. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

- I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. Ps. 82:6

- They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. Dan. 5:4

- Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. Gal. 4:8

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.

- Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? Mal. 2:10

- All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3

- For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Col. 1:16

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.

- I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Rom. 14:14

- Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Rom. 14:22

- But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: 1 Cor. 10:28

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.

- For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Rom. 14:17

- Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 1 Cor. 6:13

- Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. Heb. 13:9

9. But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

- Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. Rom. 14:1

- For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. Rom. 14:20

- For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. Gal. 5:13

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;

- And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. Num. 25:2

- Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1 Cor. 8:1

- But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1 Cor. 10:20

11. And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

- But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Rom. 14:15

- For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. Rom. 14:20

- And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Rom. 14:23

12. But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

- Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. Gen. 20:9

- But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matt. 18:6

- And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matt. 25:40

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.

- It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Rom. 14:21

- All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1 Cor. 6:12

- Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 2 Cor. 11:29