When Christians Disagree

Romans 14

Here are basic that can be applied by all Christians of all of .

1^st Am I convinced? Romans 14:1-5

We are not to act from mere , but from settled inward that are the result of prayer,

study, and of the Word. Opinions are what we , while are what us.

2^nd Am I doing this the Lord? Romans 14:6-9  He is the Lord and we must live to .

3^rd Will it the at the judgement seat?  Romans 14:10-12

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for his deeds done through the body, in accordance with what he has done, whether good or bad.  2 Corinthians 5:10

According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each person must be careful how he builds on it. For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, each one’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each one’s work. If anyone’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet only so as through fire.  1 Corinthians 3:10-15

4^th Am I causing to ? Romans 14:13-21

We are to live according to the rule of . Mark 9:33-50

Each of us should ask – are we to the Jesus paid on the cross?

All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up.  No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.  1 Corinthians 10:23-24

For if because of food your brother or sister is hurt, you are no longer walking in accordance with love. Do not destroy with your choice of food that person for whom Christ died. Romans 14:15

Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the person who eats and causes offense.  Romans 14:20

5^th Am I doing this by ? Romans 14:22-23

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.  Romans 10:17

Remember: Whatever is is not of .

6^th Am I pleasing or ? Romans 15:1-7

The ought to bear the weaknesses of the less Christians – and while doing so – seek to them up in the .

Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, for the glory of God.  Romans 15:7

This is what brings to .