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But in my opinion she is happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes one conceited, but love edifies people.

but if anyone loves God, he is known by Him.

Therefore, concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.

However, not all people have this knowledge; but some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat food as if it were sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.

But take care that this freedom of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

If others share the right over you, do we not more? Nevertheless, we did not use this right, but we endure all things so that we will cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

But I have used none of these things. And I have not written these things so that it will be done so in my case; for it would be better for me to die than that. No one shall make my boast an empty one!

For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission nonetheless.

to those who are without the Law, I became as one without the Law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might gain those who are without the Law.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

No, but I say that things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons.

All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up.

No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.

But if anyone says to you, "This is meat sacrificed to idols," do not eat it, for the sake of that one who informed you and for the sake of conscience.

Now by "conscience" I do not mean your own, but the other person's; for why is my freedom judged by another's conscience?

just as I also please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of the many, so that they may be saved.