1 Corinthians 10:30

30 If I give thanks to God for the food I eat, why am I condemned for that?

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 However, if someone says to you, "This was sacrificed to a god," don't eat it because of the one who informed you and because of conscience.

29 I'm not talking about your conscience but the other person's conscience. Why should my freedom be judged by someone else's conscience?

30 If I give thanks to God for the food I eat, why am I condemned for that?

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.

32 Don't cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God's church.