When Your "Christian Freedom" Becomes "A Stumbling Block" | Church Gone Wild #14

How does a Christian discern between exercising their Christian freedom with being a stumbling block to another brother or sister in Christ? How do you know what you can or cannot do without offending another brother or sister? This video will provide four principles for how Christians should exercise Christian freedom.
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[@elhswy]

The LIBERTY we have, is NOT to see how close we can get to the edge of sin BUT how FAR we can get AWAY from it.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

Absolutely 💯

[@tohtorirosolli]

Amen. But not by our own strenght but the power by the Holy Spirit himself.

[@MySonshineLife]

Totally agree! It would be wise for all of us, to take a look at the life of Samson. Now I've come to love Samson, and I'm grateful he had one last opportunity in which he was strengthened by the LORD, but what a sad way to die. And how horrible that his eyes were taken out. I have heard it say, that "sin blinds you." Samson did get close to the edge several times. May this not be the case for God's people.

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

That's not in the Bible

[@heavenlycontentedsoaps6453]

👍

[@reneefollum4580]

I was raised in a Christian home and when I became a teenager my mother would tell me before going out, “If you can’t come home and tell me what you’ve been doing, then you shouldn’t be doing it.” That statement has carried me a long way.

[@joshyoungforindiana]

Allen Parr is an amazing Bible teacher and expositor. I hated him when I was a practical atheist and now I love him because he delivers the Word of God with conviction of sin.❤

[@alex12galang]

Amen brother

[@mohammadraghib6415]

Brother you study Quran and Islamic books and watching lecture of Zakir Naik on KZbin

[@mohammadraghib6415]

What is purpose of life this question answer in the holy Quran ch67v2

[@mohammadraghib6415]

"[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet." (The holy Quran ch19 v30)

[@mohammadraghib6415]

"[Jesus said], "And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.""(the holy Quran ch19 v36)

[@stanleybell7309]

Thanks!

[@IsaiahEli]

If you love God, you will not use his grace as a free card to live like the devil. If you hate the sin, try to flee it, and ended up doing it anyway, the Lord is just to forgive you. If you say I will on Saturday, for God will forgive me on Sunday, chances are you never knew him in the first place. God knows our hearts. May the Lord Jesus return soon! Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! I made this channel because I felt guilty for not witnessing enough, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!!

[@donaldwortham2409]

I was having a drink the other day and all the sudden I felt quickened not to have anymore at that point. We have the Holyghost who keeps us from sinning he gives us common sense also. Sometimes the Holysprit more obvious than other times but he's always at work. And also sin isn't freedom it's bondage. Remember that.

[@derrickhahn3469]

Yes we are slaves to Christ.

[@Lucky-r7y7w]

'Sin isn't freedom, it's bondage' - I will remember that!

[@vernonleewarren280]

Amen. Paul said for us not to use our liberty or freedom to sin. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. As a believer we know what's right and what's wrong because of the Holy Spirit that should be dwelling in us. That's why it's so important to pray daily and read and study God's Holy Word.

[@derrickhahn3469]

@@vernonleewarren280 I agree, but for some strange reason many seem to have never experienced the freedom that is in Christ Jesus. They treat God's grace as bondage.

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@derrickhahn3469 it seems obvious to me that they aren't being taught properly or they are not studying the Word of God

[@heatherk167]

Great explanation. I don’t want to be someone’s stumbling block when I know of their struggles.

[@magnaz26]

Thanks for your clarity in teaching God's Word. The exposition of God's Word is a great blessing to me Spirit,Soul, and Body.

[@TheSaxMan567]

Every Christian needs to watch this video.

[@unveiledbeliever7705]

I believe INTENT as well as KNOWLEDGE needs to be looked at.... I do not believe in restricting yourself from doing activities that you are not struggling with for the sake of others unless you are in their immediate company! Then it becomes a matter of intention ✝️❤️

[@vernonleewarren280]

But I would only say this. It's also very important no to do things that you know that are offensive to Jesus and that are sinful. As believers we must be very careful with what we do and what we think because everything is being recorded and we will be judged by it. Satan is always looking to pull us back into serving him

[@lisacox3750]

@@vernonleewarren280 What is NOT sinful though? I'm serious. I can't think of much that is NOT sinful. Not sure the purpose of why we are here if we aren't even allowed joy. Joy is not even for this world. Nothing that is of "happiness" is biblical.

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@lisacox3750 I'm not sure what God you serve or what bible you read but I have plenty of happiness in my life because Jesus loves me and died and saved me from certain death. My joy and happiness is in him. Yes this world is evil and wicked but I enjoy being around freinds and my family. I have fun with them. I'm happy knowing that Ive been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and I'm no longer a slave to sin

[@peterijioma9166]

Fun fact: Here in Africa, the issue of serving food to idols still stand. I remember as a child we were once told not to buy from a vendor because she dedicated her wares to an Idol. Great video as usual 😁. It really cleared things up.

[@slevinchannel7589]

All Holy Texts have been debunked and proven to be man-made. When will you stop being Sin-of-Pride and accept this?

[@arozzell81]

Well said! The key is knowledge of others, but one thing I'd add is to check your motives on whatever behavior or action. I love this series. Thanks for putting this out there and keep em coming.

[@musiciandeborah1854]

Right!! Motives.

[@kev_igiraneza]

That's right, "MOTIVE" Anything can be sin if it's done with wrong motives.

[@joannepranata9405]

True, do everything for Jesus 🥰✨ and if it doesn't effect your relationship with God and no bad intentions for others it's alright

[@dmjasper28]

I HAVE NOT even watched the full video and sooooo excited by just the intro!!!

[@laurenrtyy]

I’ve been struggling so bad and I need this so BAD

[@BAM_Ministries]

Heyyy Allen ! Another wonderful video added to this series ! I really appreciate you breaking this down and clarifying ! Yesss 13:36 SAY THAT LOUDER ! Do not project off on to me ! Amen ! You always hit home and i love it! God Bless You for taking time from your busy life and sharing this amazing series with us ! 💞💞

[@joycekallagho771]

13:36.... So true!!

[@troysgt]

Great video, well done attempting to clear up the misunderstandings on the subject. I also listened to R.C. Sproul and His message “The Tyranny of The Weaker Brother”. These two together are very helpful understanding this issue.

[@shakita9388]

It's amazing how the Holy Spirit moves! I needed this! Thanks Allen for another great video! 🙏🏽❤️

[@thelifeuchoose]

Alot of us needed this.

[@haitianredbone]

Amen, amen! Thank you God for this Word!!

[@Katarina4567]

Brother Allen, I had a problem with alcohol many years ago. We grow grapes ..... and make wine......I am never tempted to drink. ...The LORD set me free from alcohol a long time ago. No desire whatsoever ever for it. That's what the HOLY SPIRIT does...AMEN. 🍃🔥🍃

[@skyskrapa8832]

If the Holy Spirit is working in you, then shouldn't you have the spirit of self-control? That's one of the fruits of the spirit. And the bible says wine makes the heart of man glad. It says in Ecclesiastes, "Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.” I am tired of all these people saying they're free from alcohol when they're denying their God-given right to drink. Like it's a bad thing because they had self-control issues in the past. Like we're supposed to rejoice with them because they're free from something when they're really just limiting themselves. Sounds to me like you've been led astray by the drug addiction/rehab industry to think something that you should not. And if you think I shouldn't be saying this because wine is unclean to you, you're putting one verse over another, and God is not divided. Remove all hypocrisies, and desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.

[@michaelalbertson7457]

But you make wine? That would be causing others to stumble. The Holy Spirit would show you that also, sister.

[@JesusUnsheathed_ItIsWritten]

I was also delivered from worshipping the idol/demon of alcohol in Feb, after being an alcoholic for 20 years, God/Holy Spirit convicted me from the demon of alcohol

[@ASortedCollection]

This is very timely for me because I was talking about this last night at dinner. Our discussion was around Christians celebrating holidays and if intention matters. Thanks for this!

[@loveycat5474]

Being a non drinking actually protected me. One time I was invited to a dinner party by Christians in my Bible study group. When I was there I discovered that I was the only woman. All the men wanted me to drink the whine. I refused the whine and drank the only alternative drink being water. But they kept on pushing the whine. I finally just left because I felt so uncomfortable. Years later I realized that they wanted me to get me drunk so they could have their way with me. Women need to be careful about the drinks offered by men, even so called Christian men.

[@Denise-ob8dk]

that's right

[@cheveuxnoir7765]

I can’t wait to read the comments on this one

[@AdrienneVerniece]

Allen...Allen...Allen‼️ This was soooooo freakin good. This has been a conversation in my household a couple times. Thank you for the clarification. 🙌🏾💯 I think this is gonna free alot of people in regards to how they have previous thought about some of the things discussed in thos video. At least I know for me it had. Thank you for this series...it has been a blessing in me and my families life🙏🏽🙌🏾‼️

[@georgemalcolmtv]

I like the perspective of how far are you willing to go protect someone else.. as opposed to how far can I go?

[@karenwarner7688]

I always get so excited when I see a new video from this series. Thanks for your teaching Allen Parr

[@someoneelseentirely3452]

I ❤ this series. I'm either learning something new, or getting clarification of something I was never sure about.

[@sapphirelane1714]

Lol, Pastor Parr! Your analogies and the voices you make have me cracking up! However, I respectfully disagree about the “swimsuit example.” I feel like Christians, especially the women, should dress modestly in order to not cause anyone to stumble-even a stranger! Regardless, thanks for your videos!

[@Katarina4567]

AMEN!!!!!!🍃🔥🍃

[@Twilight9690]

Amen

[@tammyhall8628]

I highly agree......God created men(Christian or not) to see and respond.....soooo IF you have love for your fellow man, you will dress appropriately.

[@irislusinger949]

I was brought up being told, that if I went to the beach, drank wine, wore, make up, and wore pants that I was not right with God and that I was going straight to hell. They would start bringing up bible verses to prove what they were saying, little did they know they were taking the verses out of context. They always come up with " The body is the Lords temple"

[@Mrs_Awili]

Thank you for another biblically sound teaching! Respecting others is not a quality easily found in this day and age, but this teaching matches exactly to what I grew up with so I praise God for that. Sometimes the struggle I feel in my heart hearing this reminds me I’m still flesh and selfish. I want what I want and I don’t delight in holding back for the sake of others convictions. My dilemma right now is this: I’m getting married in 2wks and I come from a very conservative church which won’t allow me to do or have certain things in my wedding (down to things like only allowing Christian music, no ring ceremony etc) I want to respect them and not offend my guests, but I fail to see that these things hinder there relationship with Christ. There are lines that seem ridiculous to cross for other people to accept me because no matter what you do in life you are risking offense to fellow believers. but In this case I have no choice so I will follow the guidelines given to me and pray that God knows my heart.

[@Summerkillens]

Only 20 seconds in and I KNOW I NEED TO HEAR THIS!! FIRE!! Thank God for this!!

[@erickwireman9530]

This is probably the best and clearest explanation on this subject ever.

[@Sirie7206]

Timely video. Was really struggling with this. Thanks!

[@captaina-aron5897]

I wish the preacher would have explained this to me when I was a teenager.

[@carolewheeler7620]

I think you did a good job of breaking down the scriptures and what freedom in Christ means . I've really been enjoying the church gone wild series

[@aprillawson4578]

I have learned so much from you! Keep it up! I absolutely love that you want to help us Christians!! I've been with the Lord a long time and I'm still learning!!!

[@aprillawson4578]

My people parish from lack of knowledge!!!

[@stephanieestes5816]

Hello Allen! I really enjoy your channel. I am trying to take in what you are saying. I have struggled with this for years because my flesh wants to watch all the entertainment on TV, wear the 2 pc and do all the things. However the more I have grown in the word I don’t see how those things are good for any believer. I know Jesus would not sit beside any believer and tell them to watch most pg13 movies much less an R rated movie. Most entertainment and secular music includes a level of sex, murder, cursing, fighting etc.. The Bible tells us to think on good things not things in direct contradiction to his word. I believe many times we are a stumbling block to ourself because we want to be like the world. We use scripture to justify our actions and our freedom wrongly. I have the freedom to live as Christ did not like the world.

[@danielkussmaier3736]

Amen. Allen is totally wrong here in my opinion

[@Melody-dx7ji]

This is a great video. There are certain things I feel convicted about because of my own personal struggles with certain sins but I wouldnt (or shouldnt) hold other Christians to the same standard. I do struggle with judging people for convictions I have that aren’t necessarily biblical but more personal. I pray about this a lot.

[@almabatalla3866]

God bless you and your family

[@robinnewton1061]

Excellent teaching. Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤

[@caseywalton6355]

I was told all this when I was beginning the walk of faith and trying so hard to do and understand. It drove me totally crazy. Even to the point where I couldn't fix this one dish because I needed rum in it. How am I going to do that. I can't be seen going into a liquor store. Even after 25 years of my walk with God, this comes at you because of the diversity of cultures in the country. But this teaching gives me a sense of peace . also it opened my eyes to the fact that I once was where you are and if you are coming to me for answers how I should realize that we get on their level and go up one step at a time. We are not to push our agenda or our hangups on others. If your friends are vegan respect that. If your Christian friends like a glass of wine don't cull them. It is not your place to change them into who and what you think they should be. Open up the word and feed them the words of the Bible not your words or your beliefs That's why I love Allen Parr. He's done all the work for us. Save his videos. Watch them over and over again. Write down in an Allen Parr booklet the titles of his subjects and the chaptors and verses they coincide with. He's already done that for us too. Remember faith is the renewing of the mind first. In time other things fall into place. One day at a time Sweet Jesus. God Bless You Allen Parr. Thank you for instilling the desire to not only want to learn more but to acquire the wisdom it takes to put our knowledge to GOOD use.

[@gideonraynard1324]

Great message. This is a feast to the hungry soul. Thanks Brother Allen

[@jtstaas736]

This is Fantastic!!!!! So much confirmation on this video for me!! Thank you Brother Allen!! I love my freedom and simplicity in Christ Jesus!! 🙌❤️🕊

[@gordo191]

Happy and Blessed Sabbath Everyone enjoy the rest enjoy the time with your family,

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Our liberty as Christians is for serving God. And it is soooo amazing.

[@lisafarmen9367]

Wow, what an eye opening lesson. Thank you so much for this..

[@traceyburroughs1111]

Tracey Burroughs from South Africa 🇿🇦 thank you for another good video

[@-BekahJoy-]

WOW. This whole thing.....!! The topic of alcohol is still something I struggle with because of my upbringing and how strict it was, because we might cause somebody to stumble. Even in the grocery store, we couldn't walk down the aisle where alcohol was sold because if somebody saw us walking down that aisle they would naturally assume we were buying stuff and then we would cause somebody to stumble. Just the random person....

[@jamesblakeman4364]

I really appreciate this video I’ve been worrying about wearing tank tops to the gym and this helped a lot!

[@newcreationinchrist1423]

Amen brother Parr 🙂🙏 put others before ourselves

[@isaac_paech]

Showing this to my dad because I find he and I are always at odds with the freedoms I want and the freedoms he expects of me based on his own moral conscience and the struggles that he deals with are then projected onto me and how I live my life. I have found him to have a much weaker conscience than myself, where he will avoid and prevent me from watching any R-rated films and dictate what my sister can wear demanding that she always dress as modest as possible, among other things. What is a struggle for one Christian is not an issue for another. It's not fair for someone to assume every person thinks like them in this regard.

[@naomitatiana7659]

I’m glad I can catch up with these series. Very important for the body of Christ

[@traceyburroughs1111]

Hi Allen. This video makes so much sense. Thank you so much.

[@Christcitywpb]

This was really really good. Thank you for this teaching and for giving scripture. May the Lord bless you and your family.

[@PastorJacobFrett]

I was just talking about this on my channel. Wow!!!

[@marselsandy315]

Live not according to the world, because he came to save the world and gave it to us as duty!

[@Katarina4567]

Thanks Brother Allen, I believe the HOLY SPIRIT does convict us for wearing inappropriate garments....or look at movies that we should not look at..... SUBMIT to GOD and we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.🍃🔥🍃

[@thelifeuchoose]

BAM!!

[@Katarina4567]

@@thelifeuchoose Oh Yes, Bam! We cannot do like the world. We are a Holy people, set apart.🍃🔥🍃

[@Twilight9690]

​@@Katarina4567 Yes.

[@kaylawainwright6956]

love this, its so solid not just a vague answer and so connected to actual scripture used in context

[@roberttaylor4948]

This may be the best of the series so far, keep up the good work.

[@godswarriorx7269]

I like how you present the word of God in a awesome way ( the way you talk is superb)

[@NorrisTurrentine-rs2up]

😊God bless you brother

[@lefty577]

Great job going into this topic. We are thankful for the sound teaching.

[@lupebarrios3842]

Thank you so much,This clarifies so many questions that I had in the past. It all makes perfect sense. Knowledge is power!! Thank you Pastor Aaron.🙏🏽

[@melissasours-tyrrell6791]

You were awesome on this subject! As you always are. Breaking down Bible verses with common sense and explanation is the only way to grow in knowledge and wisdom. You are such a blessing to me, and I thank God for finding you. God bless you.

[@urbanyouthjusticeinc.3750]

Excellent job explaining this

[@happyami102619]

Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@Me-eq3jk]

I was hopeful you would approach this dilemma. I have been through this myself and unfortunately experienced those who would go out of their way to tempt others for many reasons, unnecessarily. Thank you for all you do ! You have guided me for many years, and no doubt the Holy Spirit is working through you. I can feel it. 😎

[@JC-li8kk]

After listening to many near death experiences earth stuff like this seems really disconnected from who we are as a spirit. Our bodies are really keeping us prisoners to the pleasures of this world. See your body as an opposing force trying to keep you bound to sin & you will finally be able to master it. You are spirit. You are not your body. Edit: Scriptural Reference: “But I see in my members (body) another law waging war against the law of my mind & making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” - Romans 7:23

[@contextforchrist2395]

This is actually terrible advice. Scripture does not teach this kind of distinction between body and spirit. This is gnosticism, my friend. When Scripture speaks of the flesh warring against the Spirit it is not talking about our literal flesh. Paul even says himself that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Why would he say that if our physical body is trying to keep us prisoners of sin? Our physical bodies are not sinful. The flesh on the other hand is the corrupted sinful nature of man, which is manifested through physical acts with our bodies, but our bodies themselves are not inherently sinful. Scripture actually tells us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God which is our spiritual worship. God is just as much concerned with the physical as He is with the spiritual. I'd encourage you to really rethink your position, because it's clear your argument here is not based on the Scriptures but rather on the experiences of others, which is what you said. Experiences cannot be the foundation for our beliefs as Christians. We must stand on God's Word as the ultimate foundation for what we believe.

[@JC-li8kk]

@@contextforchrist2395 It is the body that seeks to be pleased. That is in a sense where our flesh comes from. Without our body there would be no flesh. It would be impossible to please the flesh without a body. The “near death experiences” I referred to has nothing to do with the comment I made about the body. It was in reference to how much we are focused on the pleasures of this life on earth as opposed to the real meaning of our time on earth. And yes it is biblical. “But I see in my members (body) another law waging war against the law of my mind & making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” - Romans 7:23

[@contextforchrist2395]

@@JC-li8kk 1. Thank you for the clarification on the near-death experiences you mention in your original comment. In that light, I retract from my accusation that your position was based on other people's experiences. Forgive me for that false accusation. 2. You said, "It is the body that seeks to be pleased". Where in Scripture are you getting this idea? The verse you quoted from Romans 7:23 literally says the opposite of what you're arguing. Paul said that he finds in his body the law of sin, which we would classify as the flesh. But Paul does not say that his body is sinful. Again, when the Scriptures speak of our flesh in terms of our sin it is not talking about our physical literal fleshly bodies. I agree with you that it is impossible to please the flesh (our sinful nature that is still within us, though we are no longer a slave to it [Rom. 6:7]) without a physical body but think about this: the physical body we use to please the flesh is the exact same physical body we use to please God. It is the flesh (sinful nature) that seeks to keep us enslaved to sin. It is not the physical body.

[@contextforchrist2395]

@Jason First, to address the verse you quoted, Paul is not saying that material things cannot inherit the kingdom of God because if that were the case then it wouldn't make much sense for Jesus to be resurrected physically and be taken to Heaven in the same physical body of flesh and blood (see Luke 24:39). What Paul is saying here is that our present bodies, the ones we have right now, cannot inherit His Kingdom. But why? The reason is not because of any moral or ethical reason, but because these bodies we currently live in are subject to disease, brokenness of bones, decay, and physical death which are all results of sin, though our bodies themselves are not sinful (see my reply to JC below). This is why Paul then says that corruption cannot inherit incorruption, meaning that disease, injury, and decay cannot inherit a place where there is no disease, injury, or decay. Also, keep in mind that before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve were physical beings, not merely spiritual beings; they were both. Their physical bodies were perfect, and God said it was good. The physical bodies only became corrupted because sin came into the world, but the physical body is not inherently sinful. One more passage I will give is 1 Corinthians 6:20, "For you were bought with a price; therefore, glorify God in YOUR BODY AND your SPIRIT, which both belong to God". That's from the same passage where Paul said that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Paul didn't tell us the deny our body and glorify God in our spirit. No, he said to glorify God in our body AND our spirit. It's both/and.

[@BADDMIXX]

Great Teaching Brother Allen! Thank You & Stay Blessed! Praise The Most High Jah! HalleluJah!

[@hiptoalieu]

This is gonna be GOOD!

[@tanyatremble583]

Great teaching. Thank you and bless you💚

[@susanodell4538]

You answered alot of questions for me. I knew and understood about the ones in our circle or company we were with. However, I did wonder about people around us that we didn't know. You (and Paul) helped me! Thank you for this series and I am loving it.

[@donyahya]

Ive been following brother Allen for over a yea now. Solid Bible teaching as always! I'm happy to see this channel grow, closer to hitting 1M subs!

[@thebeatagp]

Soon and very soon!

[@ManSittinNext2DaMan]

EXCELLENT teaching! I really enjoy your examples and your explanations. This is how I've always read this subject of stronger and weaker consciences. The knowledge of the presence of a weaker conscience should cause us to refrain from becoming the stumbling block, and THAT'S what using your stronger conscience looks like.

[@alexpruteanu5135]

Best one,God bless you!!!!

[@zeldahughes4905]

Allen , Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!… This teaching was soooo needed!!!… God has gifted you with the gift of breaking His Word down so that others can understand clearly!!.. God Bless You 🙏🏽

[@colirich7442]

Awesome message. 1 Corinthians 10:23 says, “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.” In other words: Yes, we have freedom. But we should use our freedom in a responsible way.

[@tgrbac99]

I think the big takeaway is not to think of ourselves first, but to love our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. If that needs us to restrain ourselves from some activities at certain times, it should not be that much of a burden to do that if we love others as Christ loved us. Now, there is also the need for some common sense in which some activities are not even close to being a stumbling block and the other person is being illogical and unreasonable. In that case, a conversation needs to take place, but you should not feel you are causing them to stumble in that instance. Exercise wisdom.

[@antoniocurryoldchannel9747]

Thank you for the wisdom

[@sanchitamichael]

Hello Sir. I am so glad you made this. We as a church should be held accountable before it's too late. I don't agree with you on some things you teach but this video is important.

[@Jonathan_McConnell]

For my liberties I see how something causes me to sin. So listening to music with cursing would tempt me to curse, so I don’t listen to music with cussing.

[@dewoynesmith]

This here is one of my favorite videos in this whole series so far.

[@jacobavisser4158]

The best teaching on this subject ever Ijust love the way you teach us May God bless you

[@raerae62tt]

My husband is an alcoholic. 😥 All of our church friends do not know that. Some of them drink, and have asked him to join. It's such a weakness for him that he is back & forth constantly. I struggle with thinking it's ok, so of course I don't do it. The line is so easily crossed, to have a buzz. My grandfather & uncle, and cousin have all struggled and their lives were ruined. 😥 I really hate alcohol. It seems like a demon to me. I don't condemn others. I have just seen the devastation it can bring. 🙏😥

[@wendymtzc]

I firmly believe the Bible prohibits the consumption of alcohol, you are right, it’s a demon that can definitely ruin someone’s family.

[@danielkussmaier3736]

Allen is wrong here, he says that strong believers can drink and gamble. I am asking if the Holy spirit can live in a person that just puts his money in a gamble machine or drinks alcohol...

[@JesusIScalling777]

Exactly.

[@bishankhor6908]

Thank you Rev. Parr. I love this teaching. Two things to take home. "Knowledge and Wisdom". Shall work on this harder. 👍👍

[@christinalara6734]

This really Helped! thank you Brother. Also, I have lived that way of always worrying about causing others to stumble. I know that God will deeper my understanding of this as I keep living in freedom. You are doing great brother and I have been blessed by your Commitment and hard work to get the Gospel out and exhorting or encouraging other Believers.

[@MySonshineLife]

Good job in covering this much needed subject! It's not easy navigating the way- whether someone is trying to figure out what is freedom in Christ for them, or someone trying to figure out if they're being a stumbling block or not. I do think 1 Corinthians 10:28 is important in connection to verse 27- though I don't know how it'd apply to the many situations we face today. I do find it interesting (lack of a better word), that some Christian men think it's okay to watch rated R movies with nudity and passionate scenes of all sorts, and call it Christian freedom. Or when Christian women wear a bathing suit around other men, because there's water and sunshine, and call it Christian freedom. If you really think about it in your mind and heart. As humans, we are all individuals and we have the right to choose. As Christians, we are individuals who also have choices to make, and if we have a relationship with Christ, I suppose every matter is between God and us. I suppose there are things that are case by case basis, and talking to the individual about the dilemma at hand. I think that when we think about how God bought us at a price- the precious blood of Christ, and thinking in terms of love for others (as you said) and honor, perhaps it can help us navigate the way a bit more. Question- where in Scripture do you get dilemma #4, about "What if evil spirits have attached themselves to this meat since it's been sacrificed to a pagan god?" Or does anybody else here know?

[@-BekahJoy-]

I live not in America and I have been in a situation where there was food offered to the dead... And I'm loving this particular topic!!!

[@mj1961christian]

I think if every pastor in America would speak truth like Alan does in his videos the Body of Christ would have a far greater impact on the lost world around us!!

[@christopherlopez2464]

Your CGW series has been doing so well and this video too, it was so good. Thank you for studying Corinthians and sharing its teachings with us brother Allen. Praise be to God in all His glory and in Jesus name.

[@philiphelton3659]

AWESOME THANK YOU!!! I PRAISE GOD FOR THIS YOUR MINISTRY HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@BOB_EDC]

Hey brother Parr love what you are doing! Keep it up. Keep spitting the truth. I love how you just shoot it straight. You and Bryan wolfmueller brought me back to Christ. And I thank you more than I could ever express. With the deepest love a christain can give and with tears in my eyes. thank you.

[@TedFarabee]

Excellent work.

[@lizzlovesjesus]

Glad the Holy Spirit advised me to watch this. Church gone wild series is truly a blessing!

[@zakiyanwajuaku865]

Thank you for that explanation- very helpful. God bless.

[@likitarucker6589]

Thank you Brother Allen!

[@lucymccarter7196]

Excellent teaching! You are a blessing to those of us who have an eye to hear!

[@lindataylor3834]

Wow!!! We just covered this in Wednesday night Bible study this week!!

[@paulmalum2529]

But Brother Allen, in as much as I agree with almost every part of what you said, I think I differ with you when it comes to the part where you talked about having 'KNOWLEDGE' of someone around you who may be struggling. Personally I think that as a believer (using the example of drinking wine in an open place) it is best that you avoid it completely. Because who knows if you will see someone that you may need to preach to in that same place but then that person already believes that drinking wine is not a Christian thing to do? And remember, the Bible teaches us to be ready to preach in season and out of season.

[@Straight-Data-Science]

I love the BEAT! Your remarkable teachings, and constant holy enlightenment, are a tremendous motivation for us all to move closer to God!! Please continue the message of holy nourishment and biblical orientation!! Keep these lessons coming!!

[@jeffreyjohnson7784]

Awesome word and thanks