The argument seems to have had 2 sides to it. Those who say idols are nothing therefore go ahead and eat food sacrificed to idols. The other side argued never to touch the idol food.
Paul takes a step back and in doing so we begin to see that whether or not food sacrificed to idols applies to us or not we gain from his wisdom for other situations of our lives.
“Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 3 But whoever loves God is known by God.” (1 Corinthians 8 v 1-3)
- Knowing makes us bigger than those who don’t know.
- But knowing without loving can be destructive.
- But there’s always more that you don’t know.
- Loving others makes them bigger than us.
- Without love what good is knowledge?
- Loving God is being known by Him.
- This is the best and truest form of knowledge.
It’s a short devotion. But I invite you to ponder on these 3 truths. What safeguards can we implement in our lives? What is our attitude to life? Are we inflating or building? Today you may wake with some knowledge but make sure you also have the filter of love. Above all invite God to come and know you as you lovingly worship Him.
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