The Christian serves one God. The guardrails to Christian liberty is defined by this truth. While we are set apart (sanctified) as holy people for godly use, there are some allowances to enjoy amenities of this life such as food, celebrations, and entertainment. We are able to do so because everything in creation belongs to God (Ps 24:1). Paul even taught (1 Tim 4:4-5), “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, (5) for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.”

What is the Christian application of this truth as it relates to our fellowship with others that might involve worship (or affirmation) of something other than our one God? This was a prevailing concern for Corinthian Christians as they are embedded within a culture overrun with false god worship.

How should they engage in fellowship with non-believers (who may also be family, friends and past associates) where idolatry is involved in the process? How does a Christian reconcile in his own heart what earthly delights are permissible under Christian liberty? Paul uses their inquiry to him concerning a matter of eating meat offers to idols to address this timely issue.

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

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