1 Corinthians 10:30

30 If I participate with thankfulness, why am I criticized over something for which I myself bless God?"

1 Corinthians 10:30 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 10:30

For if I by grace be a partaker
Either of Christian liberty, through the grace of God; or of the creatures God has given men to eat of through his goodness, and which are enjoyed by the saints with thankfulness:

why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
that is, why should I expose myself to evil tongues, the blasphemies and reproaches of men, by eating things of this kind, under this circumstance, when there are so many creatures I can use without offence, and be thankful for? or why should my liberty be reproached through an imprudent use of it, for which I have the utmost reason to be thankful? wherefore upon the whole it is best to deny one's self in such a case, rather than risk one's character, the glory of God, and the honour of religion.

1 Corinthians 10:30 In-Context

28 But if someone says to you, "This meat was offered as a sacrifice," then don't eat it, out of consideration for the person who pointed it out and also for conscience's sake -

29 however, I don't mean your conscience but that of the other person. You say, "Why should my freedom be determined by someone else's conscience?

30 If I participate with thankfulness, why am I criticized over something for which I myself bless God?"

31 Well, whatever you do, whether it's eating or drinking or anything else, do it all so as to bring glory to God.

32 Do not be an obstacle to anyone - not to Jews, not to Gentiles, and not to God's Messianic Community.