First Corinthians Chapter Ten
Accommodating Christians

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As Christians, we are endowed with a God-sensitive conscience that helps us decide matters that deal with non-essentials of the Christian faith. One of these things is whether or not to eat food that is sacrificed to idols. The question which needs to be answered is whether such actions are self-serving or edifying and contribute to the general good of all believers.

There is a key verse in First Corinthians chapter ten, verse thirty-three which reads:"'in like manner, I accommodate myself to all people in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that that they may be saved."

Importantly, we need to understand from this commentary that God does not change, Christians need to flee from idolatry at all costs, and that in matters of non-essentials, we must not impose laws based on preference.

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Spiros Zodhiates was born to Greek parents on the island of Cyprus. After completing his Greek education, he attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt, The National Bible Institute (now Shelton College), and New York University. He earned his Doctor of Theology degree from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, Dr. Zodhiates has been the recipient of several honorary doctorates. In 1946, he came to the United States at the invitation of the American Mission to the Greeks, Inc. At that time, there were two part-time employees who met in a small, one-room office. Dr. Zodhiates became president of this organization in 1966. Now known as AMG International ('Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel'), it carries on a worldwide evangelistic and relief ministry and has its headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Zodhiates is a recognized authority on the Greek New Testament, and has edited an edition of the Modern Greek New Testament that was published by the Million Testaments Campaign and the American Bible Society. He is the author of numerous exegetical books and booklets in both the Greek and English languages. In addition, he is heard daily on the New Testament Light radio program, released over a network of stations across the United States and Canada. Click here to learn more about Spiros Zodhiates.