Romans 14:13-23 /

BUILD UP ONE ANOTHER

Keywords 14:15

If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother for whom Christ died.

1. Don't cause a brother to stumble (13-15)

Passing judgment on our brothers is denying the gospel of forgiveness. We

should instead make a decision not to put any stumbling block in the way

of others. While I may have the right to eat anything or dress any way or go

anywhere, if what I do damages or destroys another’s character or faith, I am not

acting in love for my brother for whom Christ died.

 

2. Please God (16-18)

The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking. It is a matter of

righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. I must not please and serve

myself; I must serve Christ, and bring joy and peace to fellow believers. This is

pleasing to God.

 

3. If you doubt, don’t do it (19-23)

We must live to God alone, and build up others. Whatever does not come from

faith is sin.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to build up others and not tear them down by what I do or

say.

One Word Act in love and build up others