Freedom for Another’s Good

23“All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all things build up.

24Let no one seek his own good, but that of the other person.

25Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for the sake of conscience,

26For the earth is the Lord’s, and all that fills it.

27If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for the sake of conscience.

28But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you and for conscience’ sake.

29I mean the other person's conscience, not your own. For why is my freedom judged by another conscience?

30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for that for which I give thanks?

31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

32Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

33just as I also please everyone in everything, not seeking my own advantage but that of the many, so that they may be saved.