1 Corinthians 10:23-24; 10:31-11:1 (NIV 2010)
23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Reflection:
What do we do with ‘the advantage’ (or our freedom) we have with being in Christ? How do we live out all that Christ has done? Paul not only invites us, but also challenges us to recognize again the blessing of our ‘eternal advantage’ in Christ and to examine what that looks like here among us in the way we relate to each other. As we follow the example of Christ, we can live in the humble way of Christ.
Responding to the Transmission:
As we follow Christ’s example, let us be mindful of one another and seek the good of others, once again taking upon ourselves the calling to be servants. Let’s pray for sensitivity and awareness so that we will not cause anyone to stumble; but rather, we will honor the Lord with our doings.