Knowledge, Love, and the Limits of Liberty - 1 Corinthians 8:1 -13 | August 13, 2026

Welcome back to One Single Story! Today Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a candid conversation on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. This passage tackles a real flashpoint in the Corinthian church - eating meat sacrificed to idols - and uses it to unpack a truth that still challenges believers today: knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 - Paul addresses a cultural and theological controversy in Corinth over eating meat previously offered to idols. He teaches that while personal knowledge and freedom may be technically correct, love for others - especially those with a "weaker conscience" - must govern how believers exercise their liberty. In This Episode: Why "anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn't really know very much" (v. 2) How knowledge without love becomes harsh, arrogant, and offensive Real-world examples of being textually correct but relationally harsh, from hot-button issues to church hiring decisions Why a teachable spirit matters more than being theologically "right" Modern-day liberties Christians may need to lay down out of love - money, alcohol, social media, entertainment choices, politics, and more The difference between what we have a right to do and what we should do Why greater influence means greater responsibility, not greater freedom How wounding a brother or sister's conscience is ultimately a sin against Christ Key Quote: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering a brief, focused conversation on a passage from the day's One Year Bible reading. Hosted by the pastors of Open Door Church, each episode is designed to help you dig into Scripture with your Bible, a pen, and paper in hand - encouraging honest, practical conversation around the Word of God. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a weekday episode, and join us as we walk through Scripture together, one story at a time. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, exploring more of God's Word together each weekday with fresh conversation and practical application for everyday faith. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Corinthians #ChristianLiberty #LoveOverKnowledge #WalkInLove