Food, 8:1-13 & 10:14-11 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does 1 Corinthians 8:1 state about knowledge?
Knowledge puffs up while love builds up
This emphasizes the importance of love over mere knowledge in the context of Christian teachings.
What is the relationship between knowledge and love according to 1 Corinthians 8?
Knowledge puffs up while love builds up
This suggests that love is more valuable than knowledge.
What is the significance of food sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8?
An idol is nothing at all in the world; there is no God but one
This highlights the belief in the supremacy of one God over idols.
According to 1 Corinthians 8, how should one consider their rights regarding food sacrificed to idols?
The exercise of your rights should not become a stumbling block to the weak
This indicates the need for sensitivity towards those with weaker consciences.
What happens if someone with a weak conscience sees a knowledgeable person eating in an idol’s temple?
They may be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols
This can lead to spiritual harm for the weaker brother or sister.
What does 1 Corinthians 8:11 say about the impact of knowledge on a weak brother or sister?
A weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge
This emphasizes the responsibility of the knowledgeable believer towards others.
What should one do if their eating causes a brother or sister to fall into sin?
I will never eat meat again so that I will not cause them to fall
This reflects a commitment to love and the well-being of others over personal freedom.
Fill in the blank: ‘But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no ______ if we do.’
better
This statement clarifies the non-essential nature of food in relation to one’s standing with God.
True or False: According to 1 Corinthians 8, everyone possesses the same knowledge about idols.
False
The text indicates that not everyone possesses the same level of understanding regarding idols.
What should believers do in relation to idolatry?
Flee from idolatry.
This emphasizes the importance of avoiding the practice and influence of idolatry.
What does the cup of thanksgiving represent?
A participation in the blood of Christ.
This signifies the communal aspect of the Lord’s Supper.
What does the bread represent in the context of the Lord’s Supper?
A participation in the body of Christ.
This highlights the unity of believers as one body in Christ.
How are believers described in relation to the loaf?
We, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.
This illustrates the concept of unity among believers.
What is the nature of sacrifices offered by pagans?
They are offered to demons, not to God.
This indicates that participation in idol feasts equates to participation with demons.
Can one drink from both the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons?
No, one cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.
This warns against divided loyalty in worship.
What is the believer’s stance on personal rights according to 1 Corinthians 10:23?
‘I have the right to do anything’-but not everything is beneficial.
This highlights the balance between freedom and responsibility.
What should believers prioritize when exercising their rights?
The good of others.
This promotes a community-focused approach rather than self-centeredness.
What should one do if invited to a meal by an unbeliever?
Eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.
This encourages openness and acceptance in social settings.
What should you do if you are informed that food has been offered in sacrifice?
Do not eat it for the sake of the conscience of the one who told you.
This underscores the importance of sensitivity to others’ beliefs.
What should all actions of believers be directed towards?
The glory of God.
This serves as a guiding principle for all conduct.
Who should believers avoid causing to stumble?
Anyone, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.
This emphasizes the need for careful consideration of others’ faith.
What does Paul encourage believers to do in 1 Corinthians 11:1?
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
This promotes the idea of imitating positive role models in faith.
