Sermon outline

– 1Cor 10.23 – 11.1 –
Narcissism and Nobility — Sermon 17
Do All to the Glory of God and Give Offense to None

1Cor 10.23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake; 26 for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.” 27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks? 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. 11:1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

* Intro.

* “Do all to the glory of God.”

* Give offense to none.

* Competing interests?

* Root and branch.

* A real world example: To eat or not to eat?

* Eat and don’t eat: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”

* Paradox: Do all to the glory of God, and give offense to none.