{"id":176,"date":"2016-09-27T09:40:19","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T09:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:53:38","slug":"daily-devotional-in-i-corinthians-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/i-corinthians\/daily-devotional-in-i-corinthians-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Devotion in I Corinthians 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ICor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ICor.jpg\" alt=\"Artwork from I Corinthians in a 1611 KJV\" class=\"wp-image-1726\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ICor.jpg 454w, http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ICor-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Artwork for I Corinthians in a 1611 KJV<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"http:\/\/www.devotionsfromthebible.com\/dvblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ICor8Radio.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>HEAR the devotion and KJV chapter.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Nugget:<\/strong><br>In I Corinthians 8, Paul addressed another problem that those in the Corinthian church faced. There was much idolatry occurring in the area. Food, including meat, was given to the \u201cgods.\u201d As part of the worship, many ate the meat. Some Christians got very upset if any child of God consumed the offering. There was much contention in the church over the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preacher knew there were no other \u201cgods,\u201d so it did not bother him to eat meat given to a non-existent deity. He, however, saw how many were offended by that practice. His recommendation in that situation was wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul knew that many of those offended by the eating of meat were weak Christians. Maybe some of the converts had just gotten saved and had come from a background of idol worship. For this reason, Paul said if it were going to offend someone, it would be best not to eat the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be terrible if a person got discouraged and distraught after seeing a Christian eat meat given to idols. Some may have gotten so upset that they left the church or were spiritually affected by it. In such a case, the weaker Christian would have been wrong, but what would be the value in purposely wounding a believer? The pastor concluded that he would not partake of the food to avoid offending another (I Corinthians 8:13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some would argue, show Scripture, and explain why it was permissible for them to eat the meat. What good would the knowledge of being right weigh against damaging one who stopped growing in the Lord?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes little sense to justify an action with head knowledge in such a situation. It would be wiser to address the problem with a bit of heart action \u2014 love (I Corinthians 8:1). A little kindness and understanding often do more good than being right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many things may not convict us when doing them, even today. Another, however, may be offended by our commission of it. As we are all Christians and part of God&#8217;s family, sometimes it is better to bury our pride rather than do something that we know will hurt others&#8217; feelings. We need to get along with our other \u201cfamily members\u201d whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Today\u2019s Thought:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>\u201cChristian liberty is not a license to offend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words to Understand:<\/strong><br>Commendeth: makes worthy<br>Edifieth: educates; makes one more spiritual;<br>Emboldened: gives courage; makes one more bold<br>Puffeth up: encouraged by one\u2019s pride<br>Stumblingblock: a mental roadblock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Today\u2019s Reading:<\/strong><br>I Corinthians 8<br>1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.<br>2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.<br>3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.<br>4 \u00b6 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.<br>5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)<br>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.<br>7 \u00b6 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.<br>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.<br>9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.<br>10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol&#8217;s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;<br>11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?<br>12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.<br>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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Nugget:In I Corinthians 8, Paul addressed another problem that those in the Corinthian church faced. 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