He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. Romans 14:6 NIV It may sound as though there is room here for each denomination... Continue Reading →
Judging Someone
Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Romans 14:4 NIV The one who´s faith permits them to eat more can´t understand the one who eats only vegetables. The vegetarian can´t see how the... Continue Reading →
Clothed With Jesus
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Romans 13:14 NIV Christ´s call to the soul is a complete shift of direction. Although humans are not perfect, the focal point of their lives can be. We can be wrapped up in... Continue Reading →
As We Love
The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Romans 13:9 NIV Apostle and Christ Himself teach that if love is not evident in a person, that person has nothing... Continue Reading →
God Established
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 NIV It is easier for us to accept that God has established our rulers and given them the right to have authority over us when... Continue Reading →
Joy, Patience and Faithfulness
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV As Christians, we are to be joyful, patient and faithful. We may think we understand these qualities or have them. But should we be so hasty to congratulate ourselves? Joyful is not just a sentiment we have to describe the hope in... Continue Reading →
The Body Of Christ
so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 NIV Whenever we find that our Christian beliefs are beginning to go contrary to what the Bible teaches, we should get alarmed. It might not be something we actually say, but many believers secretly hold... Continue Reading →
In Accordance With Faith
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Romans 12:3 NIV Contrary to the logic of society today Paul teaches humility. ... Continue Reading →
Be Transformed
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV The Bible has taught us so much about the fact that we to be... Continue Reading →
Living Sacrifice
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12: 1 NIV We hear of offering ourselves to God, and often run out to perform a host of actions and declarations to convince the world... Continue Reading →
