Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians 8 is elegant: food sacrificed to idols is fine to eat, since idols are meaningless — but avoid it if eating would lead a fellow believer astray. Context matters, and so does audience. We explore the analogy of modest dressing, where modesty is always partly defined by who you expect to be seen by. But the nuance emerges quickly: almost anything could offend somebody, so taken to its logical extreme the principle seems to paralyse rather than liberate. We ask — more than answer — what this looks like in a world where things are shared instantly with everyone, everywhere. Paul returns to the food question in 1 Corinthians 10 with a sharper point: as well as context or audience, we need to be alert about who you are ultimately serving (God or demons).
What is Sabbath School From Home?
Sabbath School is perhaps the most communal and participatory element of a regular Seventh-day Adventist church event (after foot-washing), but social distancing has us all isolated at home. This is a weekly Sabbath School styled conversation on Biblical themes and passages. Join in the conversation by writing comments/questions to sabbathschoolfromhome@gmail.com .