A couple of articles ago I wrote “Liberty According To My Judgment“. And I based that article on Paul’s writing in 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. Now, I’d like to talk about love and liberty.

As a Christian, God gives me great liberty. Another word for it is Grace. He allows me to make my own choices, have my own successes or failures, and even eat food that might have been sacrificed to idols. That’s an old-fashioned sounding phrase, but you might be surprised at how much food, especially meat, is still sacrificed to idols…even in this “modern” age.

Here’s how love and liberty connect.

And the first thing to understand is that love is more important than liberty. And, through Paul, God tells us we’re supposed to use and practice our liberty wisely.

For example, there are some Christians who might be weak in the area of meat sacrificed to idols. They might stumble in their Christian faith if they see a brother or sister eat the food they thought was for false gods and idols. They might find doubt in the promises of the one true God.

So Paul urges us to consider them. He doesn’t say not to eat meat that came from unbelievers. He just says we ought to be aware of what we do while in view of believers who don’t fully comprehend their liberty. And while it isn’t always possible to know who’s weak and who isn’t, it’s important to express equal shares of love and liberty to others.

In Faith, Hope, and Love”

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