Abounding Grace Church

Loving My Brother More Than My Rights


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1- Superiority of love over knowledge - vv1-3----2-Reality of one God and one Lord - vv-6----3- Different convictions about eating food offered to idols - v7----a. -knowledgeable- - Idols are nothing so eating is nothing.----b. -weak- - Know that idols are nothing, but eating is an idolatrous practice.----4-Paul-s response to the -knowledgeable- - vv8-13----Exercising your -right- could destroy your brother and cause you to sin against Christ.----Preparing my heart for the sermon------What is more important- theological knowledge or love- Why------Some believers in Corinth were exercising their right to eat food that had been offered to idols. What was the result------What value did Paul place on his brother in Christ- How do we know from this text------Other passages to consider - Deut 6-4-5- Matt 18-1-6- Acts 15-19-29- Rom 14-13-23- 1 Cor 13- Gal 5-13-15- Phil 2-1-11.----Digging Deeper------How can I grow in knowledge without becoming filled with pride------What responsibilities do I have to my brother for his spiritual growth------How does getting to know my brother -including his background-, help me to love him better------What are some rights that I may be free to do as a Christian, but should be willing to give up if they cause my brother to sin-
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Abounding Grace ChurchBy Jathan Newton

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