I Corinthians 8

I Corinthians 8:1-3

  • Paul starts by talking about love. Compare Romans 14:15. Love should be the guiding force behind our behavior.

I Corinthians 8:4-6

  • Pagan sacrifices at that time often resulted in a good amount of leftover meat that was still fit for consumption. Paul points out that these idols were nothing, so it was not inherently sinful to eat the meat.

I Corinthians 8:7-9

I Corinthians 8:10-12

I Corinthians 8:13

  • It’s better to forego liberties than to cause a brother to stumble.
  • Love is the common theme throughout this book.