1 Corinthians 8:13 So if what I eat causes another believer to sin, I will never eat meat again as long as I live—for I don’t want to cause another believer to stumble.
O - Paul is answering the question that the people of Corinth asked of him regarding whether or not is was wrong to eat the food that was offered to idols. He basically says that it is not wrong since these idols are not real gods, however that the people should be aware of those around them. If the people around them would be tempted or lead astray by this act then they shouldn't eat of this food even though it is not wrong. Paul takes it a step further and says that he would become a vegetarian if it would stop one person from sinning.
A - I can apply this to my life as well. It may not be food that causes people to sin but instead things like alcohol or when you go to church. Some people may be tempted to sin when they see me do or consume some things. If I'm holding an alcoholic drink and someone thinks that now it is ok to go and get drunk, even though this is not what I was doing, I should refrain from drinking this. If someone feels strongly that there is only one day to go to church and that you have to go to a physical building for church and they see me on that day in clothes that are not those that one would wear to church this may cause them to question why they need to go to church at all. Neither of these two examples, and there are many more, are wrong but I just need to be aware of those around me so as to not give the wrong impression or give them an excuse to sin.
P - God, I love you and praise you and worship you this morning. You are my lord and savior and I completely surrender my life to you today and everyday. I pray that you would watch over me today and keep me safe and bring me back home safely to my family tonight. I pray that my vehicle can be fixed with minimal effort and expense. I also pray that this baby would be super-naturally healed and healed quickly. Use me for your kingdom today and let me be a blessing to those around me. I pray for your blessings and your protection over me and my entire family today and everyday.
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