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Romans 14:1-23

Romans 14:1-23. The Reformers “matters of Indifference”. αδιάφορα. “ But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil .”. Hebrews 5:14. Principles Regarding Others. Accept him: God has. Don’t Fight: No specified grounds.

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Romans 14:1-23

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  1. Romans14:1-23

  2. The Reformers“matters of Indifference” αδιάφορα

  3. “But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14.

  4. Principles Regarding Others Accept him: God has. Don’t Fight: No specified grounds. Don’t try to fix: God can take care of him. Look to yourself: Your motivations and logs. Don’t judge: Be a messenger, not a judge.

  5. “Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes Who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God.” 1 Corinthians 4:5.

  6. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10.

  7. Principles Regulating Preferences It must be holy: 1 Peter 1:16. It must be edifying: Romans 15:2. It must not be dissipation: Ephesians 5:16. It must be loving to others: Romans 14:21.

  8. Appearances & Motivations Sincerely wrong Stealing from work: giving to God. Not giving to the Church: saving for family. Hates working for the state: Wants seminary. Wickedly right Jewish believer eats pork: Inner rebellion. Gentile believer eats pork: Ethnic bias. Skinny man eats pork: Heart condition. Ability bias Is a teacher: More condemnation. Gives two pennies: All she has. Guilt by association Does public school: Christian teachers. Pool; watermelons; coffee; cars: High or low class? Head covering: God’s gender plan.

  9. Appearances & Motivations Pride!!! (Judging differerences) Sincerely wrong Stealing from work: giving to God. Not giving to the Church: saving for family. Hates working for the state: Wants seminary. Wickedly right Jewish believer eats pork: Inner rebellion. Gentile believer eats pork: Ethnic bias. Skinny man eats pork: Heart condition. Pride in Ability Is a teacher: More condemnation. Gives two pennies: All she has. Guilt by association Does public school: Christian teachers. Pool; watermelons; coffee; cars High or low class? Head covering: God’s gender plan.

  10. What to Do? Find out the rules: Consult Scripture! No rules? Apply the principles! No specifications? Obey the conscience – watch motivations. Your brother: Don’t judge! Be a model messenger.

  11. Principles Regulating Preferences It must be holy: 1 Peter 1:16. It must be edifying: Romans 15:2. It must not be dissipation: Ephesians 5:16. It must be loving to others: Romans 14:21.

  12. What to Do? Find out the rules: Consult Scripture! No rules? Apply the principles! No specifications? Obey the conscience – watch motivations. Your brother: Don’t judge! Be a model messenger.

  13. “Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes Who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God.” 1 Corinthians 4:5.

  14. “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3-4.

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