23. Peace & Mutual Edification

Romans 14: 1-23p. 1048 – 49

1. Disputable Matters

8 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

8 Not on core issues of Faith and Morality

1. 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 ...

2. 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

8 Important factor: INTEGRITY

Act for the Common Good not Selfish Personal Advantage

Do what leads to Peace and Mutual Edification