We are told in verse 1 of Romans 14 to accept the weak; make allowances for the weak. That means my personal convictions and opinions are not scriptural authority - keep it between yourself and God. Give room for differences, and most importantly, don't tear apart the work of God.  How often have we all seen churches ruptured by differences of opinion? We should not tell others what they "ought" to be doing based on our personal convictions. Likewise, we should not ignore God's prompting when we are doing something in violation of our personal convictions. Can you follow your convictions when the crowd is going the opposite direction?

When in Rome

When We Disagree, Agree in This

Romans 14

1. Know what you believe

Know the essentials

Essential: Something that is rooted in Scripture AND instrumental to salvation.

Non-Essential: Something that the Bible doesn't directly address as right or wrong OR is not instrumental to salvation.

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 Know your convictions

God leads His people not only through commands, but also through conscience. (Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:5, Romans 8:5-6)

2. Know how to treat one another

Yield sacrificially

Jesus was willing to DIE for this person.

What am I willing to give up for their sake?

(Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:6-8)

Correct humbly

(Galatians 6:1, John 8)