5 Rules for Life Together in Christ

The apostle Paul's 5 guidelines on how to best use our Christian freedom (1 Cor. 10:31-11:1):

1. Do all for the glory of God (31) - not insisting on my freedom.
   
2. Try to please everyone in every way (33) - not claiming my rights.
   
3. Seek the good of many (33) - not my benefit or fulfillment.
   
4. Seek that many may be saved (33) - not be preoccupied with myself.
   
5. Follow the example of Christ (11:1) - not concerned about my reputation.

1 Cor. 10:31-11:1 (NIV) says, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— ³³ even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. ¹ Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

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