TEXT: I Corinthians 8

Food offered to idols

Summary
1. The difference between knowledge and love. (8:1-3)
2. The true God versus "made up" gods. (8:4-6)
3. The influence (understood or misunderstood) of our actions upon others. Specifically the eating of food offered to idols. (8:7-10)
4. Causing a brother to sin=sinning against Christ (8:11-13)

Questions
1. Obviously this issue is contextualized in culture. What issues in your culture are similar to what Paul is talking about in chapter 8?

2. Are you concerned about the actions of your Christian friends? Sometimes it's easy to forget that our lives affect every person around us, both for the good and the bad. This text shows just how important it is to look out for our Christian brothers and sisters. To live a life void of sin and a life that does not lead anyone else to sin either. It truly is a high calling--but important. It requires the immediate help and intercession of God every day.

Feel free to discuss these questions on this blog.