1 Corinthians 10:23-33 seems to set out how we are to govern grey areas--the issues of conscience. I'm trying to understand these a little better, and so a few questions:
1. When is something an issue of conscience, as opposed to an issue of indifference?
2. The conscience can be weak (Romans 8:12). Can it also err?
3. How does one become fully persuaded in his own mind (Romans 10:5)? To what extent is this caused by upbringing, etc. which, I believe, also shape the conscience?
4. In today's world, people are easily offended (perhaps it's always been so). How do we avoid offence while at the same time not being bound by the conscience of another?
In my context, vaccination is a polarizing issue currently, with some viewing it as a religious issue, some as a conscience issue, and some as a thing indifferent. Pointing to other resources is most welcome!
1. When is something an issue of conscience, as opposed to an issue of indifference?
2. The conscience can be weak (Romans 8:12). Can it also err?
3. How does one become fully persuaded in his own mind (Romans 10:5)? To what extent is this caused by upbringing, etc. which, I believe, also shape the conscience?
4. In today's world, people are easily offended (perhaps it's always been so). How do we avoid offence while at the same time not being bound by the conscience of another?
In my context, vaccination is a polarizing issue currently, with some viewing it as a religious issue, some as a conscience issue, and some as a thing indifferent. Pointing to other resources is most welcome!