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Aug 6
30m 29s

Can I or Can't I? (1 Cor 10: 14-33)

Pastor Jeremy R McCandless
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What do you do when the Bible doesn’t give a clear “yes” or “no”? In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we unpack Paul’s answer to one of the most practical questions in 1 Corinthians: “Can I, or can’t I?” As Paul deals with eating food offered to idols, he also gives us more timeless principles for navigating the grey areas of the Christian life. Join us as we discover how freedom, love, and the glory of God shape every choice we make.

Episode Notes:

Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:14–33

Summary:
Paul’s closing words on the “meat offered to idols” question give the church a framework for making decisions where Scripture doesn’t give a direct command. In this episode, we explore:

  • Why some “grey areas” are not as neutral as they seem.
  • How idolatry lurks behind some practices—even modern ones.
  • When to exercise your freedom and when to lay it down.
  • How love limits liberty for the sake of others.
  • Why the ultimate question is not “Can I?” but “Will this glorify God?”

Key Verses:

“Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.” (1 Cor 10:14)
 “So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Cor 10:31)


Takeaway:
Christian freedom is not the right to do whatever we please. It is the privilege to glorify God and love others in every decision we make—even in the grey areas.

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