Romans 14:13-23 There will always be topics where Christians will differ in their beliefs and/or life practices, but Paul is exhorting the church to love that comes from the Holy Spirit and builds unity. This love is expressed through righteousness, peace, and joy. 1. Righteousness- (vs 13-18).Paul addresses the legalism of some spiritually mature, early … Read More
Month: June 2014
Romans 14:1 Devotion
“Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.” Romans 14:1 We all want it – Acceptance. That intangible sense of belonging. But how often do we place conditions on our acceptance of others? I’m not certain Paul could have been any clearer. Simply put, this means that no matter what struggle someone … Read More
Romans 13: 8-14 Devotion
Romans 13: 8-14 “The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the … Read More
How to Respond to the Government
According to Romans 13 As our culture continues to move in a direction “away” from God we must be sure how to respond biblically and not emotionally to our government and its leaders. Romans 13 is an important passage of scripture to have an understanding of. The best way to bring understanding on Romans 13 … Read More