1Corinthians:8

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* Now , concerning things sacrificed to idols , we know , (for we all have knowledge . Knowledge puffs up , but love builds up . * However , if any one is confident of knowing anything , he has known nothing , yet , as he ought to know . * But , if any one love God , the same is acknowledged by him .) * Concerning , then , the eating of things sacrificed to idols , we know that an idol is nothing in the world ; and that there is no other God but one . * For though , indeed , there are nominal gods , whether in heaven or on earth ; (as , indeed , there are many gods , and many lords ;) * yet , to us , there is but one God , the Father ; of whom all things are , and we for him : and one Lord Jesus Christ ; by whom all things are , and we by him . * However , this knowledge is not in all : for some , till this hour , in the conscience of the idol , eat it , as a thing sacrificed to the idol ; and their conscience , being weak , is defiled . * But meat does not recommend us to God : for neither , if we eat , are we the better ; neither , if we do not eat , are we the worse . * Nevertheless , take heed , lest , perhaps , this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak . * For if any one see you , who have knowledge , at table in an idol 's temple , will not the conscience of him that is weak , be encouraged to eat things sacrificed to idols ? * and through this , your knowledge , shall the weak brother perish , for whom Christ died ? * And , by thus sinning against the brethren , and wounding their conscience , you sin against Christ . * Wherefore , if meat make my brother stumble , I will never eat flesh , lest I make my brother stumble .

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