If one looks at that scripture with the rest of the passages before itand reads the entire book of 1 Corinthians through, one would see that Paul is talking about doing all things in love and not using our 8220;freedoms8221; in Christ just because we can. The entire letter Paul writes is written to Corinth because they were taking their freedoms too far. They were dissregarding the customs of the time and thus dissregarding the very people they were sent to love on. 8220;Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ,8221; follows 8220;Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God. Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.8221; Paul is asking his congregation in Corinth to follow his and Christ8217;s example of loving all. Anyways, I agree with Ben that this was written for a particular situation as a pastor to his flock and should not be taken out of context.I am enjoying reading your observations.God bless.