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March 7
25: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience
sake: The discussion here is about eating meat that was sacrificed to idols. He says if you go to the market and buy meat dont question as to whether the meat was offered in sacrifice to idols. Just buy it and eat it because everything in the earth belongs to the Lord. And if you go to a meal with an unbeliever eat what is set before you without questioning its source. But if someone tells you, this was offered in sacrifice to an idol, then dont eat it for their consciences sake. You dont want to give them the impression that you think its O.K. to offer sacrifices to idols. So the point is, if your actions make it look like you are condoning something that violates Gods Word then dont do it for the sake of those watching you. Some people, especially unbelievers, will not understand if you try and explain your reasoning for why you believe its O.K. to do it. To them it just looks like you are condoning and participating in it. In this case it would look like you think its O.K. to worship idols if you ate of the food. So rather than have them believe you think its O.K. to do (and by your permission they take that as Gods permission), then just dont do it.
Confession: I will be aware of how my actions may affect other peoples consciences. I will be aware that other people may look to me as an example of what Gods Word says to do or not do.
Obedience is a tree of life!
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