1Corinthians:8

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* Now regarding things offered to idols , we know that we all have knowledge . Knowledge puffs up , but love builds up . * And if any man thinks that he knows something , he does not yet know as he ought to know . * But if any man loves God , he is known by him . * Therefore , concerning the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols , we know that an idol is nothing in the world , and that there is no God but one . * For though there are things that are called gods , in heaven and on earth , (and indeed there are many gods , and many lords ,) * But for us there is but one God , the Father , from whom are all things , and we exist for him ; and one Lord Jesus Christ , through whom are all things , and we exist through him . * Yet , not every man has this knowledge : for some are still accustomed to idols , and eat a thing as if it were really offered to an idol ; and because their conscience is weak it is defiled . * But food does not commend us to God : if we eat , we are none the better ; if we do not eat , we are none the worse . * But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak . * For if any man sees you , who have knowledge , eating in an idol 's temple , shall not the conscience of the one who is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols ? * And so through your knowledge the weak brother is ruined , he for whom Christ died . * Thus , when you sin against the brethren in this way , and wound their weak conscience , you sin against Christ . * Therefore , if food makes my brother fall , I will never again eat meat , lest I make my brother fall .

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