"Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval."
Romans 14:1-4 NLT
These verses are speaking to Christians. Weak Faith is referring to an immature Christian or unseasoned Christian. A new Christan.
There will always be difference of options in the church. And that's a good thing, as it will lead us to understand God's word better.
Paul is telling us to not fight about them. Don't judge someone or argue with them over differences of opinion. If it's not vital to the basis of Christianity then it's not worth fighting over. Certainty issues that are central to the faith are worth fighting for.
For example: A very common difference in option is drinking alcohol. Having a glass of wine or beer every now and then V.S. getting drunk.
One is not a command from Jesus, while the other is.
God is the judge of us all! He has a personal intimate relationship with each of us. Not one relationship with Him is the same as another's. He convicts us all differently about different things because WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT! Your struggles may not be like my struggles and vise versa.
My life is between God & I. Your life is between God & you. Not God, me, and everyone else, or God, you, & everyone else.
Praise God for that!!!
Father, We are so very thankful that our lives are not all the same. That our lives are private between you and each of us. Thank you Lord for loving us all equally but so very equally different at the same time. Help us all to see each other as you see them. Help us to love each other as you do. Thank you for leading us by your example.
In Jesus name. Amen
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