Watch Your Step 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

Have you ever been on a diet? I have been on gobs of them and they always seem to happen during a holiday like Valentine’s Day where chocolates abound. My husband loves food channels on TV, and of course during those holidays they always highlight the popular foods offered. It drives me crazy and Steve, who is never tempted by anything sweet, does not understand when I beg him to change the channel.

His interest in how the foods are made create an opportunity for me to stumble on my diet. Although Steve is not doing anything wrong he still changes the channel not wanting to make life harder for me.

Our scripture passage today talks about how we, as Christians, should enjoy the things this earth provides for us, but that if any of our liberties cause a nonbeliever from knowing God, we should abstain. Paul says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”

Have you ever thought of it that way? Everything we do is a reflection of us glorifying God. Even abstaining from things we have a right too, in order to remove stumbling blocks from those who do not yet believe.

Galatians 2:20 say’s, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.” Nonbelievers should see Christ when they look at us and that means sacrifice.

Heavenly Father,
Help me give you glory in all I do.
Please give me the strength and wisdom to
know when I need to sacrifice my freedoms
so someone can come to know Jesus.
It’s in His name I pray. Amen

Read today's passage at Biblegateway 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1