Lesson 4756

 (Lesson 4756) (02-11-25) Romans 14:1-9 

   “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.” 

 

   Today’s quote relates that Paul instructed believers to accept those who are weak in faith without engaging in disputes over personal convictions. He addressed differences in dietary choices and observance of special days, emphasizing that each person should act according to their own conscience before God. Paul reminded them that no one should judge or despise another because all believers ultimately belong to the Lord. He explained that whether they live or die, they do so for the Lord, as Christ died and rose again to be the Lord of both the living and the dead. His message emphasized unity, personal accountability to God, and living in a way that honors Him. ~