Be Sensitive to Others

Justice, Law, History The Laws of Justice and Mercy Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)  1 Corinthians 10:23-33 New International Version The Believer's Freedom 23 "I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26 for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." [a] 27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 29 I am referring to the other person's conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another's conscience? 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.   For Reflection Your freedom to act ends when it conflicts with the well-being of others. As a Christian, another's best interest should be your first interest. Christians are called to sacrifice their selfish interests. Christians are called to work toward the common good. A Christian's freedom is the freedom to make right choices, choices that reflect God's love for his creation. Pray Pray and let the Holy Spirit guide your life.  Pray and enter life with a portion of humility and a desire to uplift others into Grace. Forward to a friend