All to God’s Glory (6/15/2025)

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

At this point in this comprehensive letter, the Apostle Paul is giving instruction to Corinthian brethren about distinguishing between matters of liberty and matters of law—specifically here he is teaching about honoring the conscience of a weak brother.

This verse serves as sort of a “bottom line” to the discussion: all of our activities should be to the glory of God, and nothing should be done to dishonor God, including participating in things that would discourage a fellow Christian spiritually.

Such instruction gives us pause when we try to make an application to our lives. Paul is teaching that we should place the spiritual welfare of others even above our liberties in Christ—that is, if our actions will lead others into sin.

There is no misunderstanding Paul’s message here: the difficulty comes in loving our fellow Christians so much that we are willing to put this principle into practice. Paul just says, “do all to the glory of God.”