DAD'S RAMBLINGS – Offenses
Romans 14:16-19
"Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil, for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue ;the things which make for peace and the things by which we may edify another."
Offenses are a normal part of life. I will offend someone unwittingly. But if I knowingly offend someone intentionally just to express my rights, then I am wrong, even if what I do is good and acceptable to God. Jesus said, "It is impossible that no offenses should come [a double negative], but woe to him through whom they do come. It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones" (Luke 17:1-2). The greater goal is not to exert my liberty in Christ for personal gratification, but to pursue peace and edification of my fellow-believer. The Kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit – not satisfying my own desires at the expense of another person's conscience.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The goal of the Kingdom living is not self-gratification but encouraging other people in their faith and walk with God.
Have a peace-filled and edifying day. Love you.
Romans 14:16-19
"Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil, for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue ;the things which make for peace and the things by which we may edify another."
Offenses are a normal part of life. I will offend someone unwittingly. But if I knowingly offend someone intentionally just to express my rights, then I am wrong, even if what I do is good and acceptable to God. Jesus said, "It is impossible that no offenses should come [a double negative], but woe to him through whom they do come. It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones" (Luke 17:1-2). The greater goal is not to exert my liberty in Christ for personal gratification, but to pursue peace and edification of my fellow-believer. The Kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit – not satisfying my own desires at the expense of another person's conscience.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The goal of the Kingdom living is not self-gratification but encouraging other people in their faith and walk with God.
Have a peace-filled and edifying day. Love you.
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