In This Issue

COMING ALONGSIDE

As we got back into our "Tour of 1 Corinthians," we encountered a passage which on the surface doesn't look like it really applies to us--food sacrificed to idols. Even after spending time on this passage the week before, there was more to unpack.

In reality this passage has pervasive principles to apply in how we live out our Christian life. We also jumped into a similar passage in Romans 14 to give us some handles on how to live this out.

Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. (Romans 14:1 NASB)

Again we see that the point of the passage though is to come alongside and defer to the weaker brother. To demonstrate love, not arrogance towards other Christians.

Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. (Romans 14:4 NASB)

The point is simple: I trust Jesus. I trust Jesus in Your life. I trust Him with You! I don't have to judge you, but rather trust

For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. (Romans 14:7-9 NASB). 

Jesus is our All in All! Our purpose is to belong to Him and do what He says!

Those who are stronger have to educate those who are weaker. This actually demonstrates love for the walk of faith for another believer! Let's love one another!

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