: We then that are strong (matured) ought to bear (relieve) the infirmities (weakness, frailties, inadequacies, and tenderness) of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
: Let every one of us (that is matured) please (make happy) his neighbour for his good to
edification. I Cor.6:7-8.
: “… Why do ye rather have wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded
(cheated, robbed)?
: Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.
: Maturity is depicted by love (respect, honour and care for others).
: Love will rather loose than to seek after self interest.
: Knowledge pursues one’s right but love says, Others first.
: Knowledge is realistic but love is considerate.
: “… we know that all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up (Lofty and proud) but charity edifies (accommodates, cares, encourages and builds others). I Cor.8:1,2.
But take heed lest by any means this liberty
of yours (to do what you please) become a stumbling block to them that are weak. When ye sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will (proof my maturity to eat no flesh while the world offendeth, lest I (in order not to) make my brother to offend.
: Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. I Cor. 10:24.
Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. I Cor. 8:31.
Give none offence… I Cor. 8:32.
“…As I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit. But the profit of many…”.I Cor. 8:33.