Romans 14:13-23

Liberty and its proper use

13 Do not place a stumbling block or death trap for a brother

This is not trivial matter

Fall = from grace, lost eternally, damnation

14 See note on verse 5

Weak - doesn't have all the knowledge, information

15 We may grieve the weak by encouraging them to violate their conscience.

Strong - Walk in love, don't destroy your brother.

1 John 3:14 1 Corinthians 8:11-12

Destroy= perish, to be lost, separated from God

16 Don't let what you know is OK result in bad

17 Kingdom is not: Meat and Drink

Kingdom is: Righteousness Peace Joy In H. S.

When we attack each other over clothing, styles, hair, diet, etc., we fuel the fire of division.

18 God approves - so will men in general (the world)

19 Follow peaceful course

Things that edify - build, strengthen

Not tear down, destroy

Are you building or tearing down?

Church Lives Home Nation World

20 See notes on 14-15

21 Anything - Immaterial or unessential

22 Strong have faith to yourself and to God

You can enjoy that luxury before God with joy in your heart and a conscience that is clear.

23 Doubt = damned

It is either "Faith" or "Sin"

1. Clear knowledge of God's will.

2. If absent - Our training, scruples, conscience must tell us it is right.