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 evil for the man who eats with offense. Truth to Learn We are supposed to build-up the church, not tear it down. Behind the...
Romans 14:19 – Self Denial
Romans 14:19 - Self Denial Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify 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...
Romans 14:18 – Becoming God Pleasers
Romans 14:18 - Becoming God Pleasers For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable 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...
Romans 14:17 – Calm Delight
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,...
Romans 14:16 – The Right Thing?
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.”...
Romans 14:15 – Spiritual Body Building
Romans 14:15 - Spiritual Body Building Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, 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....
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
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...
Romans 14:13 – Judge Yourself
Romans 14:13 - Judge Yourself Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way. Truth to Learn Our actions should not hinder the relationship between our brother or sister and the Lord...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
Romans 14:12 - Personal Testimony So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words...
Romans 14:11 – He Is LORD!
Romans 14:11 - He Is LORD! For it is written: "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God." Truth to Learn We need to recognize God’s sovereignty now as we will eternally. Behind the Words “Confess” is translated from...