There are some things which are inherently not sinful that still violate the consciences of some within the church.  In such cases, those whose consciences are weak have a divinely ordained responsibility to “grow up in every way” (Eph. 4:15) and heed biblical teaching which shows that what they are concerned about is not intrinsically sinful (e.g., 8:8; 10:23a, 25-27, 29-30).  In the meantime as they are learning and growing in their comprehension, their brethren who already understand that they have the freedom to participate in this non-sinful activity must also put the spiritual welfare of their weaker brethren before their freedoms and rights and abstain from this action which currently offends their brethren (e.g., 8:9-13; 10:23b-24, 28, 32-33).  This requires the agape love God wishes all of us to have (8:1). … Read More 1 Corinthians: “I Will Never Eat Meat, Lest I Make My Brother Stumble”