Romans 14:19
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
Some Jew and Gentile Christians were still exposed to pagan beliefs during that time therefore apostle Paul regarded them as weak believers for they tend to judge their fellow brothers and sisters according to what they eat or drink. He said not to judge one another anymore, but rather resolve the matter and not put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way (verse 12).
In our daily lives today, it is so easy to judge our fellow believers in view of what we see as flaws. However, we know very well Luke 6:42 :-
Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye.
Jesus spoke in parables to convey the message to the people - not to judge and condemn but rather to forgive.
Have you ever experienced being strengthened by a brother or a sister in the faith? Do you remember how pleasant it felt? Well then, this is how edifying another is all about, as apostle Paul puts it.
Be slow to judge others but quick to judge yourself!
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