Psalm 29:1-2 NIV 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Salmos 29:1-2 NVI 1 Tributen al Señor, seres celestiales,tributen al Señor la gloria y el poder. 2 Tributen al Señor la gloria que merece su nombre; póstrense ante el Señor en su santuario majestuoso. ~MEDITATION~

“Do All To the Glory of God” I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I. By Seeking the Good of Others (10:23-29) A. What is Beneficial and Constructive? B. What About The Consciences of Others? II. By Being Thankfulness to the Lord (10:30-31) A. It Is Not A Food Thing B. Free From Judgment III. By Following Paul’s Example (10:32-11:1) A. He Follows Christ’s Example B. He Is Not A Stumbling Block

Differences Between Halal and Kosher Foods 1. Islam prohibits intoxicants, including alcohol, liquors and wines, whereas in Judaism alcohol and wine are kosher. So kosher foods can contain alcohol. For Islam such foods would be considered haram. 2. Gelatin is considered kosher by Jews but not by Muslims. 3. Kosher practice does not require Jews to pronounce the name of God on the animals while slaughtering, but Muslims must pronounce the name of Allah on all animals while in the act of slaughtering.

Human Events “Secret Selling of Halal Meat in the U.S.” Human Events 10/16/2010 “Secret Selling of Halal Meat in the U.S.” ( Pamela Geller)

“Do All To the Glory of God” I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I. By Seeking the Good of Others (10:23-29) A. What is Beneficial and Constructive? B. What About The Consciences of Others? II. By Being Thankfulness to the Lord (10:30-31) A. It Is Not A Food Thing B. Free From Judgment III. By Following Paul’s Example (10:32-11:1) A. He Follows Christ’s Example B. He Is Not A Stumbling Block

Making Today Count for Eternity ( Kent Crockett, 2001, pp. 161) The attitude of gratitude is important for several reasons: 1. Thankfulness acknowledges that God is our provider; 2. Thankfulness prevents a complaining spirit; 3. Thankfulness creates a positive outlook on life; 4. Thankfulness invites joy to dwell in our hearts

“Do All To the Glory of God” I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I. By Seeking the Good of Others (10:23-29) A. What is Beneficial and Constructive? B. What About The Consciences of Others? II. By Being Thankfulness to the Lord (10:30-31) A. It Is Not A Food Thing B. Free From Judgment III. By Following Paul’s Example (10:32-11:1) A. He Follows Christ’s Example B. He Is Not A Stumbling Block

Luke 6:40 (NIV) 40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. Lucas 6:40 (NVI) 40 El discípulo no está por encima de su maestro, pero todo el que haya completado su aprendizaje, a lo sumo llega al nivel de su maestro.

“Do All To the Glory of God” I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I. By Seeking the Good of Others (10:23-29) A. What is Beneficial and Constructive? B. What About The Consciences of Others? II. By Being Thankfulness to the Lord (10:30-31) A. It Is Not A Food Thing B. Free From Judgment III. By Following Paul’s Example (10:32-11:1) A. He Follows Christ’s Example B. He Is Not A Stumbling Block

William J. Bennett (1943- ) “We—all of us, but especially the young—need around us individuals who possess a certain nobility, a largeness of soul, and qualities of human experience worth imitating and striving for.”

“Do All To the Glory of God” I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I. By Seeking the Good of Others (10:23-29) A. What is Beneficial and Constructive? B. What About The Consciences of Others? II. By Being Thankfulness to the Lord (10:30-31) A. It Is Not A Food Thing B. Free From Judgment III. By Following Paul’s Example (10:32-11:1) A. He Follows Christ’s Example B. He Is Not A Stumbling Block

Johann Sebastian Bach "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." Kingdom Conflict, J. Stowell, Victor, 1985, p. 77ff