Sunday, October 16, 2022

Reading for October 24th

 Read Romans 14.10-23. In 14.10-23: Learning not to judge each other. In verse 10: To judge others is to assume God's unique role (2 Cor 5.10). In verse 11: Isa 49.18; Jer 22.24; Ezek 5.11 Isa 45.21. In verse 13: This conclusion follows from vv. 11-12; see Mt 18.6-7. In verse 14: In the Lord Jesus may mean fidelity to Jesus' teaching (Mt 15.11; Acts 10.15). In verse 15: Paul echoes the advice he gives in 1 Cor 8.11-15. In verse 17b: These characterize life in the Spirit (Ch. 8). In verse 19: Peace and mutual upbuilding 1 Cor 14.12, 26. In verses 20-22: Paul consistently advises placing limits on personal liberty for the sake of others (1 Cor 8.9-13). In verses 22-23: Acting from faith requires clear convictions, from from lingering doubts and feelings of self-condemnation. A right act wrongly felt is wrong. Comments or Questions..

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