1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”

"All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not." - 1 Corinthians 10:23
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What does 1 Corinthians 10:23 mean?

1 Corinthians 10:23 - "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not." This verse from the King James Version of the Bible comes from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, written to address issues…

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The Balance of Liberty and Edification

In 1 Corinthians 10:23, the Apostle Paul writes, "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not." This verse presents a profound meditation on Christian liberty balanced with responsibility toward others…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in Freedom

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude and humility. I acknowledge Your greatness, Your sovereignty, and Your infinite wisdom that surpasses all understanding. Lord, as I meditate on the words of 1 Corinthians 10:23, "All things are lawful…

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1 Corinthians 10:23 - "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not."
1 Corinthians 3:23 - "And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's."
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1 Corinthians 16:23 - "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you."
1 Corinthians 7:23 - "Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men."
1 Corinthians 1:23 - "But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;"
1 Corinthians 10:26 - "For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof."
1 Corinthians 10:10 - "Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer."
1 Corinthians 9:23 - "And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you."
1 Corinthians 10:3 - "And did all eat the same spiritual meat;"
1 Corinthians 3:23 And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.
1 Corinthians 3:23 And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.
"And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's." - 1 Corinthians 3:23
1 Corinthians 15:23 - "But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming."
1 Corinthians 10:14 - "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry."
1 Corinthians 10:2 - "And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;"
1 Corinthians 10:25 - "Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:"
1 Corinthians 10:5 - "But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness."
1 Corinthians 10:15 - "I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say."
1 Corinthians 10:24 - "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth."
1 Corinthians 11:10 - "For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels."
1 Corinthians 10:22 - "Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?"
1 Corinthians 13:10 - "But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away."
1 Corinthians 10:18 - "Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?"
2 Corinthians 1:23 - "Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth."
"Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men." - 1 Corinthians 7:23
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you." - 1 Corinthians 16:23