Romans 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Often we argue about the smallest things. The history of the Body of Christ is full of divisions and disagreements that headline our story. People watch and shake their heads: "can't they just get along?" Paul's point is this: "Who am I to pass judgment on someone He accepts. This does not mean we do not point out when a brother/sister blatantly sins, bringing shame to the name of Christ and His church. But it does mean that we do not go around with the "attitude" - the mindset that we always have to be right, and that anyone who thinks differently has to be wrong. Often the concepts of fact and opinion are much too personalized. Before saying anything, or even going through the mental discussion with yourself, ask: "Is this really worthy fighting about, or even mentioning?"
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