A New Resolve

"Life Together"
(Romans 14:13-18, Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee, October 16, 2005)

Introduction: The Destiny of the Church

TODAY’S PASSAGE:
Romans 14:13-18 13 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. 14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 15 For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. 16 So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

(13) A new resolve that is truly Christian

(14-16) The fruit of careless living in the church

(17-18) Acceptable behavior in the Lord’s church

POINT: Christ lived and died as if you and I mattered. That has to mean something to us, and lead us to an uncommon resolve:
May I never put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of my brother.

Applications:
1. Hot-buttons
2. Bragging
3. Uncomfortable "humility"


More to come later this week...