I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
Appeal to their own judgment to weigh the argument-namely, That as partaking of the Lord's supper involves a partaking of the Lord himself, and partaking of the Jewish sacrificial meats involved a partaking of the altar, and as the pagans virtually sacrifice to devils, to partake of an idol feast, with belief in idols as entities, is to have fellowship with devils. We cannot divest ourselves of the responsibility of 'judging' for ourselves. The weakness of private judgment is not an argument against its use, but its abuse. We should the more diligently search the infallible Word, with every aid, above all with prayer, for the Spirit's teaching (Acts 17:11). If an inspired apostle not only permits but urges men to judge his sayings by Scripture, much more should fallible ministers now do so.
To wise men - referring ironically to the Corinthian boast of "wisdom" (1 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 11:19). Here you have an opportunity of exercising your 'wisdom.'