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Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:32-33 Last week, my son and I were driving along when a vehicle passed…
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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 In the midst of graduation weekend, along with a big graduation party, we’re moving to a different home. Usually, I blog every morning from my recliner in the living room, but with the graduation party…
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Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 Back when I was 35 years old, I lived out a dream of playing football one last time. A local amateur team came to town and I joined up. The first few games I rode the bench quite a…
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“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23 When I was a teenager, I was at a local gas station when I witnessed a member of our church smoking. I was shocked. I’d thought he was a Christian, but after…
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You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. 1 Corinthians 10:21 My youngest graduated last night, which was, of course, both happy and sad. We’re thankful looking back and hopeful looking forward towards her future. We’re also sorrowful that our time with her in our house is ending. She too…
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No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 When I first considered that my addiction…
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Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12 I have a fuzzy childhood memory of trying to swing from a jump rope hung from the playground monkey bars. I’d seen Tarzan do it in a cartoon and I thought I’d recreate the scene at recess. I didn’t…
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I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 I’m occasionally challenged by other Christians who worry that I’ve bought into the secular worldview of “Once an addict, always an addict”. Those who question me, know that the Bible says we’re new…
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I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 Twenty-five years ago, while in medical school, I considered a few different career options: Family Practice, Emergency…
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For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16 I have a good friend who is a pastor, and before he moved away, we spent a lot of time discussing faith and…
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