AN OUTWARD FOCUS. 1 Corinthians 10:23–33 KJV1 Corinthians 10:23–33 KJV
In this lesson from the Essentials for Christian Living series, Pastor Bailey examines what happens when Christian maturity turns our attention away from ourselves and toward the glory of God and the good of others.Paul teaches that Christian freedom is not merely about asking, “Can I do this?” The mature believer asks deeper questions: “Should I do this? Will it build someone up? Could it become a stumbling block? Will it strengthen my testimony? Most importantly, will it glorify God?”Through 1 Corinthians 10:23–33, we discover three simple movements:EDIFY OTHERS → CONSIDER OTHERS → GLORIFY GOD.Using the memorable picture of exchanging a mirror for a window, this lesson challenges believers to stop viewing every decision through the lens of personal rights, preferences, and desires and begin noticing the people God has placed around them.