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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 21, 2024 7:28:50 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Romans 14:13-19 ---------- Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling-block or hindrance in the way of another. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. If your brother or sister is being injured by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whom Christ died. So do not let your good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and has human approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.
Devotional ---------- What excellent advice in verse 19, "Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification." Paul speaks powerfully when he uses the image of pursuing peace. We are to be peacemakers, people who take the initiative to seek reconciliation and not judgment. We are not to be passive but active. Paul goes on to say that we should not bait or put a stumbling block in someone's way. Seek the path of mutual upbuilding, that is, showing restraint in exercising your freedom of conscience around a weaker brother or sister in the faith.
Prayer ------ Gracious God, grant me wisdom and love to exercise my faith in seeking peace with all. Amen
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