4 So, then, as to the question of taking food offered to images, we are certain that an image is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
5 For though there are those who have the name of gods, in heaven or on earth, as there are a number of gods and a number of lords,
6 There is for us only one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we are for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we have our being through him.
7 Still, all men have not that knowledge: but some, being used till now to the image, are conscious that they are taking food which has been offered to the image; and because they are not strong in the faith, their minds are troubled.
8 But God's approval of us is not based on the food we take: if we do not take it we are no worse for it; and if we take it we are no better.
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