1 Corinthians 10:28

“But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:”

"But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:" - 1 Corinthians 10:28
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What does 1 Corinthians 10:28 mean?

1 Corinthians 10:28 (KJV) says, "But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof." This verse is part of a larger passage in 1 Corinthians…

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The Sacred Balance of Liberty and Conscience

As believers navigating our daily lives in a complex world, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, where the exercise of our freedom must come into alignment with our responsibility toward others and our own conscience. In 1 Corinthians 10:28, we encounter a profound principle…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Integrity in Choices

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before you today with humble hearts, seeking your wisdom and guidance in every aspect of our lives. Thank you for your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Today, we reflect on the truth found in 1 Corinthians 10:28: "But…

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1 Corinthians 10:28 - "But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:"
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1 Corinthians 1:28 - "And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:"
1 Corinthians 11:28 - "But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup."
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 14:28 - "But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God."
1 Corinthians 10:3 - "And did all eat the same spiritual meat;"
1 Corinthians 1:28-29 - "God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God."
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 10:24 - "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth."
1 Corinthians 10:15 - "I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say."
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?"
1 Corinthians 7:28 - "But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you."
1 Corinthians 10:32 - "Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:"
1 Corinthians 14:10 - "There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification."
1 Corinthians 10:12 - "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
1 Corinthians 12:28 - "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."
"For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof." - 1 Corinthians 10:26
1 Corinthians 10:19 - "What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?"
1 Corinthians 10:31 - "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."