¹⁶ Then you will not be criticized for doing something you believe is good.

¹⁷ Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

²² Stay away from every kind of evil.

²⁹ It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person.) For why should my freedom be limited by what someone else thinks? ³⁰ If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it?

²⁰ We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift. ²¹ We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.