What does 1 Corinthians 10:23 mean?

1 Corinthians 10:23 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 10:23 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

24Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:

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