[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/16/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Romans 14:1-8

Biblical Truth:  There were differences in understanding about the freedom of Christ that Paul shared.  Weaker believers who had strong belief of Judaism required special rules of dietary choice in honoring God.   Those who failed to obey them were judged as spiritually inferior.  Stronger believers believed that they were free from such demands because they were set right with God by faith alone.  As a result, the relationship within churches were divided and affected.

Personal Application:  Avoid judging, offending or despising others who have traditions that are very different from yours.  “Accept him whose faith is weak without passing judgment or disputable rules (Rom. 14:1)

Prayer:  Help us Lord to accept one another.  Give us a willing heart to nurture and teach them in the right way.[:]