Fostering Unity in Faith: Romans 14:1-15:7 Reflections
Embracing differences in faith with empathy, Romans 14:1-15:7 emphasizes acceptance and support for those with weaker beliefs. Exploring the significance of accommodating diverse views, this passage encourages building up one another for the common good, echoing Christ's example of selflessness. Amidst a world grappling with pandemic challenges, the message of harmony and mutual honor remains relevant, emphasizing the need for understanding and unity within Christian communities.
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Displaying the Gospel with Pandemic Differences Romans 14:1-15:7
Starting Sunday June 7 Starting Sunday June 7th th Two 8:45 AM Services Sanctuary High School Room --- Masks Only Will be livestreaming on YouTube
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Displaying the Gospel with Pandemic Differences Romans 14:1-15:7
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 the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Romans 14:1 3 (ESV)
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. 3For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me. Romans 15:1 3 (ESV)
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:5 7 (ESV)
Situation Situation 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 the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Romans 14:1 3 (ESV)
The Command to Accept One Another The Command to Accept One Another As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, Romans 14:1 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7
Acceptance means you are valuable just as you are. It allows you to be the real you. You are not forced to be someone else s idea of who you are. It means your ideas are taken seriously since they reflect you. You can talk about how you feel inside, why you feel that way, and someone really cares.
Acceptance means you can try out your ideas without being shot down. You can even express heretical thoughts and discuss with intelligent questioning. You feel safe. No one will pronounce judgement on you even though they do not agree with you.
It doesnt mean you ll never be corrected or shown to be wrong. It simply means it s safe to be you and no one will destroy you out of prejudice. Gladys M. Hunt
The Command to Accept One Another The Command to Accept One Another As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, Romans 14:1 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7
Putting off judgementalism & any air of Putting off judgementalism & any air of superiority superiority Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Romans 14:3
Disagreeing Peacefully Disagreeing Peacefully I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. Romans 14:14
Disagreeing Peacefully Disagreeing Peacefully For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. 16 So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. Romans 14:15
Disagreeing Peacefully Disagreeing Peacefully For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. Romans 14:17-19
Bearing with and building up Bearing with and building up 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. Romans 15:1-2
Seeking to reflect the Savior Seeking to reflect the Savior 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. Romans 15:2-3
Seeking to reflect the Savior Seeking to reflect the Savior Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7
Praying for one another & God to be glorified Praying for one another & God to be glorified May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:5 7
