Reference

Psalm 24 and 1 Corinthians 10: 23 — 11:1
Rights and Freedoms?

Psalm 24

Of David. A Psalm.

The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it,

     the world, and those who live in it;

for he has founded it on the seas,

     and established it on the rivers.

 

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?

     And who shall stand in his holy place?

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

     who do not lift up their souls to what is false,

     and do not swear deceitfully.

They will receive blessing from the Lord,

     and vindication from the God of their salvation.

Such is the company of those who seek him,

     who seek the face of the God of Jacob.     Selah

 

Lift up your heads, O gates!

     and be lifted up, O ancient doors!

     that the King of glory may come in.

Who is the King of glory?

     The Lord, strong and mighty,

     the Lord, mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, O gates!

     and be lifted up, O ancient doors!

     that the King of glory may come in.

Who is this King of glory?

     The Lord of hosts,

     he is the King of glory.     Selah

 

1 Corinthians 10: 23 — 11:1

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience, for “the earth and its fullness are the Lord's.” If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience— I mean the other's conscience, not your own. For why should my liberty be subject to the judgment of someone else's conscience? If I partake with thankfulness, why should I be denounced because of that for which I give thanks?

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, so that they may be saved.

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

 

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