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23. Peace & Mutual Edification. Romans 14: 1-23 p. 1048 – 49. 1. Disputable Matters. Two Examples: What food to eat Whether certain days are special “Correct” perspective – doesn’t matter (Col 2:16-17) Can arise in multicultural communities (like ours) Appropriate language
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23. Peace & Mutual Edification Romans 14: 1-23 p. 1048 – 49
1. Disputable Matters • Two Examples: • What food to eat • Whether certain days are special • “Correct” perspective – doesn’t matter (Col 2:16-17) • Can arise in multicultural communities (like ours) • Appropriate language • Respectfulness • Acceptable entertainment • Drinking alcohol • Disciplining children
2. Accept Diversity of Opinions • Not on core issues of Faith and Morality • HOW TO DEAL WITH OTHERS I DIFFER FROM • Accept them (v 1) • Do not judge them (v 13a) • Do not cause them to stumble (v 13b) • Act in Love (v 15a, also 13:8) • Seek Peace & Mutual Edification (v 19)
2. Accept Diversity of Opinions ... • HOW TO DECIDE ABOUT DISPUTABLE THINGS MYSELF • Be convinced in your own mind (v 5b) • We act for the Lord (in His name) (v 7-8) • We will give an account to God (v 12, 22) • If we think something is wrong, then it’s wrong for us (v 14) • Everything that does not come from faith is sin (v 23) Essential question: “DOES IT HONOUR GOD?”
3. Case Study: Protests • Important factor: INTEGRITY Act for the Common Good not Selfish Personal Advantage Do what leads to Peace and Mutual Edification