But whoever doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. Truth to Learn Listening to the Holy Spirit means walking by faith. Behind the Words “Doubts” is translated from the verb diakrinō, made up of dia,...
Romans 14:22 – In His Presence
The faith that you have, have it to yourself before God. Blessed is the person who does not condemn himself in what he approves. Truth to Learn Living in God’s presence affects our decisions and choices. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis, which means “that about...
Romans 14:21 – Good For Whom?
It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. Truth to Learn Consider the good of others more important than your own. Behind the Words The word translated “good” is a form of...
Romans 14:20 – Construction, Not Demolition
Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes another to stumble. Truth to Learn We are supposed to build-up the church, not tear it down. Behind the Words...
Romans 14:19 – Self Denial
Therefore we should pursue the things of peace and the things by which we build up one another. Truth to Learn We must deny ourselves in order to serve God and others. Behind the Words Just as in verse twelve, Paul starts off this verse with ara oun, which...
Romans 14:18 – Becoming God Pleasers
For he who is serving Christ in these things is well pleasing to God and approved by men. Truth to Learn Serving Christ pleases God and gains the respect of others. Behind the Words The expression “in these things” is from the Greek en toutois, most likely referring to...
Romans 14:17 – Calm Delight
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Building up the body of Christ creates a sense of calm delight. Behind the Words “Eating” is from the Greek noun brōsis, which is derived from...
Romans 14:16 – The Right Thing?
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; Truth to Learn Sometimes doing “the right thing” can cause harm to others. Behind the Words “Good” is translated from agathos, meaning “benevolent, profitable, or useful.” There is another Greek word translated “good.” It is kalos, which refers...
Romans 14:15 – Spiritual Body Building
For if your brother is grieved because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. Truth to Learn We should all build up other members of the body of Christ. Behind the Words The...
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind the Words “Know” is...