"But if anyone says to you, "This was offered to idols," do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience sake; for "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness" (1 Corinthians 10:28)
Regarding the issue of eating meat that was sacrificed to idols, the Apostle Paul gives this teaching. If a Christian is invited to a home of an unbeliever, and meat is placed on the table, let him eat without asking any questions. But if he is told that this meat was used in the sacrifice to idols, he is to not eat it. Why? Because it is showing a sensitivity to this one who feels that eating this meat would be wrong. I was told that at some wedding receptions there are two punch bowls. One with just the drink of punch, and another which contains alcohol. As we would say "One that is spiked!" As A Christian, which one would you partake of? One cup or two, of the punch with alcohol, may not hurt me. But to set an example for others, I would abstain from it. Shouldn't a Christian be sensitive to the needs of others? To those who feel that doing this is wrong? To those who have a weakness towards alcohol? Do we want to be a stumbling block to others? That is the question that the Apostle Paul asked then, and it is relevant for us today. Love is the key. It should be our desire to be balcony people, Showing a greater sensitivity to the feelings, and needs of others. As Jesus put people first, shouldn't we? GP
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