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:''Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.  And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.  But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.''  (1 Cor 8:1–3 NKJV)
:''Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.  And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.  But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.''  (1 Cor 8:1–3 NKJV)


The problem with the Corinthian church was primarily attitudinal. They thought that Christian conduct was based on knowledge and that knowledge gave them the right to act as they wanted to regarding things offered to idols.
The Corinthian church thought that their conduct should be based on knowledge, and that knowledge gave them the right to act as they wanted to regarding things offered to idols.


But Paul had a different view: knowledge is not the basis for Christian behavior, love is.
But Paul had a different view: knowledge is not the basis for Christian behavior, love is.