1 Corinthians 8 - Your Example and the Weaker Brother
Series 1 Corinthians
Chapter timestamps:
Note: Times are estimated
00:00 Introduction and review of Romans and 1 Corinthians 1–7
02:04 Theme of 1 Corinthians 8: Your example matters
03:52 Reading 1 Corinthians 8:1 and beginning the exposition
05:02 Warning against pride from knowledge
06:04 Understanding eating things offered to idols
08:43 Practical explanation of idol sacrifices and meat
10:16 Application to modern Christian life
11:29 Review of Romans 14 on matters of conscience
12:33 Christian liberty and conscience toward God
13:02 Warning: Don't let liberty become a stumbling block
13:46 Example: Money as an idol
15:01 Example: Music and dangers of old sinful habits
18:47 Example: Alcohol as a stumbling block
20:01 Snickers candy bar illustration about idolatry
24:19 Discussion about Christmas and Santa Claus as potential idols
27:02 Example: Family above God as an idol
28:06 Balancing sensibility with Christian liberty
29:03 Handling family events and Christian testimony
31:53 Expanding the principle to all areas of life
32:13 Application to restaurants and alcohol-related temptations
34:06 Seriousness of causing a weaker brother to stumble
35:04 Sinning against brethren is sinning against Christ
36:00 Paul's personal example of sacrificing liberty
36:53 Importance of knowing each other's struggles
37:21 Discussion on modesty and causing temptation
39:00 Need for communication and accountability
39:52 Becoming all things to all men to save some
40:23 Exhortation to prove all things and avoid evil appearances
41:02 Final challenge: Living as a testimony to others
42:13 Closing prayer
| Sermon ID | 9722211513 |
| Duration | 42:16 |
| Date | |
| Category | Bible Study |
| Bible Text | 1 Corinthians 8; 1 Corinthians 8:2 |
| Language | English |