1 Corinthians 10:23-33: Laying every decision at the throne of King Jesus./ Jeff Struecker

Big Idea: Laying every decision at the throne of King Jesus.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

I. Love people more than your personal freedom. 

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person.

II. Listen to the Holy Spirit over your conscience.

1 Corinthians 10:25-30

Eat everything that is sold in the meat market, without raising questions for the sake of conscience, since the earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it. If any of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions for the sake of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This is food from a sacrifice,” do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for the sake of conscience. I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person’s. For why is my freedom judged by another person’s conscience? If I partake with thanksgiving, why am I criticized because of something for which I give thanks?

III. Let others see Jesus through your personal conduct.

1 Corinthians 10:31-33

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or the church of God, just as I also try to please everyone in everything, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

Next Steps: 

• Believe: I want to start my relationship with Jesus today.
• Become: I will surrender every decision to Jesus this week. 
• Be Sent: I will show love to someone far from Jesus this week.

Discussion Questions: 

1. What are some everyday choices that your faith influenced this week?
2. Did you make a decision last week that didn’t align with your faith?
3. How can you use Scripture to guide your decisions?
4. When dealing with a tough decision, what steps do you take to make sure you don’t choose poorly?
5. What boundaries can you set to make better decisions this week?
6. How will you invite Jesus into your decisions this week?
7. Surrender your week to the Holy Spirit.