“Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth” (1 Corinthians 10:24).
After the graduation, the devastated and desperate father went
from one establishment to another, looking for the person who sold his underage
child the beverage that influenced his son, leading to his death. Weary from
his unsuccessful search, the man went home. When he opened the cabinet to pour
himself a “nerve-calmer,” he saw a note his son left where a bottle once stood.
The graduate knew his dad would understand since the night was a special occasion.
The message of this film I watched as a teenager impacted my life then and
still rings true today.
Paul's words in this passage referred to eating meat used as a sacrifice.
To some people, it was thought unclean; to others, it wasn’t. But his words apply
to other areas of life as well. We should be considerate, keeping the welfare
of others in mind; some people can handle things that others cannot. What we
consume and activities in moderation seem harmless but may lead someone else to
addiction: just one more serving or drink, one more pill to “take the edge off,”
just one last-quarter in the slot, one more card game, or spin-of-the-wheel. Our
actions can influence and impact others. That which doesn’t adversely affect one
person may send someone else “over the cliff.” And for some participants, there
is no return. Everything we say and do should glorify God (v. 31).
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