1 Corinthians 8
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1 Corinthians 8:7-10

7However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.

8Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.

9But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

10For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols?

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