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Romans 14:1-23 (NLT)

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¹ Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don't argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. ² For instance, one person believes it's all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. ³ Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don't. And those who don't eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. ⁴ Who are you to condemn someone else's servants? They are responsible to the Lord, so let him judge whether they are right or wrong. And with the Lord's help, they will do what is right and will receive his approval. ⁵ In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. ⁶ Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. ⁷ For we don't live for ourselves or die for ourselves. ⁸ If we live, it's to honor the Lord. And if we die, it's to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. ^{9 10} So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. ¹¹ For the Scriptures say, "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.'" ¹² Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. ¹³ So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. ¹⁴ I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is wrong. ¹⁵ And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you eat it. Don't let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died. ¹⁶ Then you will not be criticized for doing something you believe is good. ¹⁷ For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. ¹⁸ If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. ¹⁹ So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. ²⁰ Don't tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, all foods are acceptable, but it is wrong to eat something if it makes another person stumble. ²¹ It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble. ²² You may believe there's nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who don't feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right. ²³ But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 13) Freedom / Legalism / Disputable Matters / Traditions - Do not to put any stumbling block in your brother's way
(v. 15) Pleasing God - Not putting stumbling blocks in the way of your brother is pleasing to God
(v. 16) Pleasing God - Not putting stumbling blocks in the way of your brother is pleasing to God
(v. 16) Goodness / Good - Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil
(v. 17) Righteousness - The kingdom of God is a matter of righteousness
(v. 17) Peace - The kingdom of God is a matter of peace
(v. 17) Joy / Rejoicing - The kingdom of God is a matter of joy
(v. 17) Pleasing God - Not putting stumbling blocks in the way of your brother is pleasing to God
(v. 18) Pleasing God - Not putting stumbling blocks in the way of your brother is pleasing to God
(v. 19) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - Make every effort to do what leads to peace
(v. 19) Peace - Make every effort to do what leads to peace
(v. 22) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Anything that does not come by faith is sin
(v. 22) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Anything that does not come by faith is sin
(v. 23) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Anything that does not come by faith is sin
(v. 23) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Anything that does not come by faith is sin

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 5) Should we observe the Sabbath? Another man considers every day alike
(v. 14) Are we allowed to eat all food? No food is unclean in itself

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Teach Us To Pray - Power for our weakness (2008-09-20)
(v. 1) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 1) Life to the Full - Dead or Alive? (part 1) (2010-04-01)
(v. 1) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 2) Teach Us To Pray - Power for our weakness (2008-09-20)
(v. 2) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 3) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 4) Purpose Driven Life - Thinking Like a Servant (part 2) (2008-07-04)
(v. 4) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 4) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 5) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 5) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 6) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 6) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 7) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 8) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 10) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 10) One Another - Differences (part 2) (2009-09-29)
(v. 10) A Man Recognizes His Accountability (2013-09-24)
(v. 12) Teach Them to Fear the Lord (part II) (2014-03-18)
(v. 13) One Another (part V) (2011-03-19)
(v. 16) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 17) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 18) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 19) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 20) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 21) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 22) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)
(v. 23) Day 28 - Disputable Matters (2011-12-31)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 1) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 2) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 3) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 4) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 5) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 6) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 7) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 8) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 9) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 10) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 11) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 12) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 13) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 13) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 14) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 14) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 15) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 15) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 16) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 16) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 17) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 17) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 18) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 18) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 19) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 19) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 20) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 20) Sermon: Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)
(v. 21) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 22) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)
(v. 23) Sermon: Disputable Matters (2006-05-05)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
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