Rom 14-15:13

It is very easy for us to elevate an non-essential issue to a point that will divide the church. On the other hand, we may misuse our Christian liberty without consider people around you. Paul teaches two principles on Christian relationship. (1) On disputable matters,” welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.” (14:1) Disputable matters are issues that are non-essential to the gospel or our faith. In this chapter, those are the issues of food and days. (2) For Christian liberty, “Do not … destroy the work of God. … It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.” (14:20-21).

When we decide what to do in the church, it is more than whether the issue is right or wrong, it must be also based on “righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (14:17) Remember we belong to the Lord (14:8).

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Audrey said…
In the fundamentalist circle, the length of the hair and the wearing of dress instead of slats are the unspoken requirement for the ladies in the church. I've asked many "why." The only Biblical base is in the 1 Tim 2:9 which mentions about the modesty in dress code. But why only long hair and dress represent modesty? Then some say it is because the connection between short hair and wearing slat with the liberals in the last century. Now, why does the Roman Christians not eating meat? Because they are related to idol worship. What does Paul say about them? They are the one with weak faith, and the strong one should accept them 14:1-6.
May 24, 2007 at 12:12:00 PM CST
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