How Important is a Piece of Meat?

1. It is one thing to eat meat offered to idols in Private, but it is another thing to eat meat offered to idols in Public. 2. Participation in Public acknowledges Partnership. a. Those who eat of the sacrifice Partake of the altar. b. By participating in pagan feasts, we also Provoke the Lord to jealousy. 3. What about when we shop for meat in the Market Place; should we avoid meat offered to idols by asking where the butcher Purchased his meat? 4. What about when our unsaved neighbour invites us to Pay them a visit, and they set meat before us, should we ask where they got it from before we feel free to eat? a. But if a fellow Christian Pipes up and Points out that the meat set before you has been offered to idols, it is best to Pass it by. 5. Whatever we do, always Present a good opinion of Jesus Christ. a. Is there an opportunity to Persuade people to come to Christ? b. Does that activity help other believers to Progress in their maturity as Christians?