WHOSE RESPONSIBLE?

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

1 Corinthians 10:31- 32a

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 ….

 

In 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul writes, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God—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.”

Paul reminds us that we are responsible for our actions and our words toward God and toward others. It is a privilege that we get to do life with others in community, and part of that privilege comes with the responsibility of showing love to our neighbors and not causing them to stumble in any way. Just because we have the freedom to do many things, it does not mean that everything we could do will glorify Christ. We should be considerate of our actions and our words and consider if they are truly propelling us forward in our relationship with Christ.

We deny ourselves from things that harm us or may harm others for a cause greater than immediate pleasure. We deny ourselves because of an eternal promise to be in relationship with Jesus Christ and to glorify our heavenly father. It is the ultimate calling in life to live in a way that embodies our identity as children of God first, trusting that the rest of the details in our life will fall into place exactly as needed.

What responsibilities do you have in your life that not only help others but also glorify Christ? For example, what are your responsibilities as a parent or grandparent or friends or employer or employee?