“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.’ … Continue reading In Accord with Christ Jesus
differences of opinion
Differences of Opinion versus Truth and Righteousness
I am reading in Romans 14:1-23 on the subject of what Christians are allowed to do and not allowed to do, with regard to the freedoms that we have in Christ versus constraints that others might try to put upon us which are not of God. And all this is related, I believe, to the … Continue reading Differences of Opinion versus Truth and Righteousness
Sorting it All Out
So, I must tell you this story before I get into today’s passage. I was on Twitter reading other people’s Tweets, primarily those of other Christians, for there are many Christians on Twitter sharing the Scriptures and their walks of faith with Jesus Christ. And, then I read this Tweet: "Remember the Sabbath Day to … Continue reading Sorting it All Out
Personal Preferences
Romans 14:1-4 ESV As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on … Continue reading Personal Preferences
Run With It 