So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (I Corinthians 10:31)
Fear Not… Then Glorify God
With so much freedom, we could call modern times the Age of Decisions. And this might seem intimidating. But it does not have to be that way.
Paul wrote these words in the context of a debate in the Corinthian church about whether food offered to idols in sacrifice became unholy. Apparently, it was quite an argument. No doubt the debaters applied logic, emotion, experience, and knowledge to support their case.
Paul says it was not as complicated as it seemed.
If the Corinthians were eating that food in a way that made others more impressed with God than they were before, eating was fine. If they were eating that food in a way that made others want to know more about Jesus, eating was fine. If they were eating that food in a way that made others trust in God more, eating was fine.
But if they were eating to show themselves righteous, eating was bad. If they were eating to impress someone else, eating was bad. If they were eating to bring themselves peace, or hope, or joy, eating was bad.
And that same test applies to every decision we make. Is your goal helping someone else see God more fully? Does the action you are about to take introduce someone else to the wonder of Christ Jesus? Does your decision have less to do with you, and more to do with our Savior?
Then do not worry, you are probably on the right path.
Fear not, then glorify God.