“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. For “the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof.” If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience—

This is a test---which part of Romans 14:13-23 applies in this situation. Has my host set a well prepared and tasty meal before me or is he challenging the reality of my faith? If the former, enjoy. If the latter uses the opening to refuse to violate your conscience graciously and as a demonstration of the depth of your faith, it is not a time for a "holier than thou" performance.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 45

Mid-day: 119:49-56

Evening: Psalm 121

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