1 Corinthians 10:23-31

Let no one seek their own interest, but rather the good of others. Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

The Christians in Corinth are divided over whether the Jewish dietary laws should be applied in their community of faith. Some Christians think so, and they seem to have support from leaders of the church in Jerusalem. Paul says that the Jewish law is not required of Christians, and this means that even an animal sacrificed to a pagan deity may be eaten by Christians. But, if eating non-kosher meat will offend another member of the church, then Paul urges restraint for the sake of the other and the good of the church.

There are no quarrels in the church today over keeping Jewish law, but there are many quarrels about what it means to be a good Christian. Paul reminds us that our freedom from the law should not be used to justify our own choices, but must be used for the good of the community of faith.

Grace and peace...Bob