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NASB | 1 Corinthians 8:9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 8:9 Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience]. |
Bible Question: Is it alright for dating couples to stay the night together if they just sleep and don't do anything sexual? I do this with my girlfriend that I have been dating a year and a half and we have never done anything sexual while staying together and are always fully clothed. I think that it is ok because it isn't causing either of us to stumble. Am I wrong for thinking this? |
Bible Answer: Here are three scriptures for you to think about. This one deals with our reputation to those who will examine our lives to see if we realy follow Christ or not. 1 Tim 3:7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. This one is along the same lines as to what kind of witness we have but not just to unbelievers but to our brothers and sisters in Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. (NKJV) This one shows what could happen if what we do is seen by those brothers and sisters who may not have the strength we do to resist temptation. But what we do may give them an excuss to do it to. And then they fall. It may not cause the two of you to stumble but while it cause someone else to? Rom 14:21 It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles. 1 Cor 8:9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. This is what Jesus says about stumbling someone. Luke 17:1 He said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come! Your question leads me to believe that the Holy Spirit is already convicting you about it. I would have to say yes you are wrong in thinking this for the above reasons and for the reason that you are putting yourself and your girl friend in a place where it would be very easy to slip. It would be better if you would show her that you will do what it takes to protect her even from the possiblity of falling to the temptation and hurting her in that way. Show her that you will respect and honor her by avoiding these situations. It will go along way in building trust between the two of you. |