These chapters (8-10) in 1 Corinthians have been much discussed and much debated since the original ink was dry. There are not many, if any, simple yes/no answers when it comes to certain questions about Christian liberty. For instance consider that what Paul warned the Corinthians about--"lusting after evil things"--happened to be fish, melons, cucumbers, onions, leeks, and garlic. These things are very obviously not inherently evil. And yet they are designated "evil things". This is the case because--and only because--OF THE VALUE THEY ATTACHED TO THEM. This fact is hugely significant as it relates to us: especially American Christians. We are surrounded by practically unprecedented opportunity to buy things, have things, and do things. In a multitude of cases these "things" are like the melons, fish, cucumbers, garlic, and leeks--not inherently evil in themselves, but very definitely can become EVIL THINGS. What exactly makes the difference? This sermon explains this matter extremely clearly and extremely practically. In a nut shell what makes a neutral thing an "evil thing" is the value we attach to it. It is a false delusive assertion that "if you cannot find a specific proof text forbidding a thing, then it is okay to do it."
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Pastor Dave Nicholes came to know the Lord while he was in the US Navy. He went on to seek Christian training from Tennessee Temple University where he met his wife, Joy. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University, a master’s degree from Tennessee Temple...