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Such censures as these discovered a great deal of rashness and uncharitableness, and would doubtless tend much to the alienating of affection. Or why do you show contempt for your brother? True love would make us tender of their peace and purity, and beget a regard to their consciences as well as to our own. For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. David Guzik commentary on Romans 13, in which Paul describes the christian's obligation to the authority given to government. He specifies the case in hand, concerning the difference of meats. When we come to die actually, neither is that to ourselves; it is not barely that we would be unclothed, and eased of the burden of the flesh, but it is to the Lord, that we may depart and be with Christ, may be present with the Lord. Receive him, proslambavesthetake him to you, bid him welcome, receive him with the greatest affection and tenderness; porrigite manum (so the Syriac): lend him your hand, to help him, to fetch him to you, to encourage him. And he that doubteth This verse is a necessary part of the preceding, and should be read thus: But he thatdoubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith. And this leads to another reason against judging and despising. Well, this was the disease, and we see it remaining in the church to this day; the like differences, in like manner mismanaged, are still the disturbers of the church's peace. We are not our own masters, nor our own proprietorswe are not at our own disposal. None know but those that experience it how great both the restraining and the constraining power of conscience is. This, which had been bred in the bone with them, could hardly be got out of the flesh, even after they turned Christians; especially with some of them, who were not easily weaned from what they had long been wedded to. 2. i. Some make it a reason why, in case of offence likely to be taken, we should refrain the use of our Christian liberty; but it seems directed in general against that heat about those things which he observed on both sides. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The judgment seat of Christ is only concerned with a Christians rewards and position in the kingdom, not with his salvation. (Smith). The meaning is sufficiently plain. Weak and strong Christians are indeed our brethren, but they are not our servants. Wisdom Literature Observe the motives to enforce this caution. By shaking his faith, provoking his passion, and tempting him to act against the light of his own conscience, thou dost, as much as in thee lies, destroy him, giving him an occasion to return to Judaism. Such gentle methods does he take, with such cords of a man does he draw them together; not by excommunicating, suspending, and silencing either side, but by persuading them both to a mutual forbearance: and as a faithful daysman he lays his hand upon them both, reasoning the case with the strong that they should not be so scornful, and with the weak that they should not be so censorious. This is his reason (v. 17, 18), which is reducible to this branch of exhortation. God will judge the world by him, Acts 17 31. Major Prophets (4.) Nothing more destructive to true Christianity than placing it in modes, and forms, and circumstantials, which eat out the essentials. b. How happy were it for the church if those that have a clearness in disputable things would be satisfied to have it to themselves before God, and not impose those things upon others, and make them terms of communions, than which nothing is more opposite to Christian liberty, nor more destructive both to the peace of churches and the peace of consciences. But. (Romans 14:7-9) We live and die to the Lord. Johannine Writings Pauline Epistles ( Romans 14 - David Guzik Commentary on the Bible) You ( su) - first in the sentence for emphasis and "in contrast to the Lord" (Vincent). The advantages of it. Paul had faith in these things: I am persuaded that there is nothing unclean of itself; but he had it to himself, so as not to use his liberty to the offence of others. This particular case, thus determined, gives a general rule, That he who does a thing which he verily believes to be unlawful, however the thing be in itself, to him it is a sin. The spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, and it is a dangerous thing to debauch and put a force upon conscience, though it be under a mistake. Therefore Paul says that he was persuaded by the Lord Jesus, not only as the author of that persuasion, but as the ground of it; it was built upon the efficacy of Christ's death, which removed the curse, took off the forfeiture, and restored our right to the creature in general, and consequently put a period to that particular distinguishing prohibition. Our Master had foretold that offences would come; and, it seems, so they did, for want of that wisdom and love which would have prevented discord, and kept up union among them. It was not only from the revelation made to Peter in this matter, but from the tenour and tendency of the whole gospel, and from the manifest design of Christ's death in general, that Paul learned to count nothing common or unclean. If a man were verily persuaded (it is Dr. Sanderson's instance, sermon on ch. Even the Pope, when he takes to cursing, as at least the former one used to do very liberally, seems as if he could hardly be the vicar of God on earth. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point . Wisdom Literature 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. 2. It is certain that nothing is more threatening, nor more often fatal, to Christian societies, than the contentions and divisions of their members. If we do that, then it could rightly be spoken of as evil. 6. Here his own heart cannot but condemn him as a transgressor. We reckon it a piece of ill manners to meddle with other people's servants, and to find fault with them and censure them. It is seldom that any such contention exists but there is a fault on both sides, and both must mend. Daniel and his fellows were in better liking with pulse and water than those were who ate the portion of the king's meat. c. Whatever is not from faith is sin: Paul concludes with another principle by which we can judge gray areas if we cant do it in faith, then it is sin. The Leading of the Spirit, the Secret Token of the Sons of God January 1, 1970 The Leading of the Spirit, the Secret Token of the Sons of God "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."Romans viii. Major Prophets But the reproof is here given to the stronger and more knowing Christian: Now walkest thou not charitably. (wpe), The Leading of the Spirit, the Secret Token of the Sons of God. So for the other instance: He that eateth whatever is set before him, though it be blood, though it be swine's flesh, if it be food convenient for him, he eateth to the Lord. He that duly observeth these things, First, Is acceptable to God. i. (Romans 14:19-21) Use your liberty to build each other up, not to tear each other down. b. Date. In those indifferent things which we are sure it is no sin not to do, and yet are not clear that it is lawful to do them, we must not do them while we continue under those doubts; for he that doubteth is damned if he eat (v. 23), that is, it turns into sin to him; he is damned, katakekritaihe is condemned of his own conscience, because he eateth not of faith, because he does that which he is not fully persuaded he may lawfully do. _There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit._ No condemnation: that is the beginning of the chapter. Because the stress of Christianity is not to be laid upon these things, nor are they at all essential to religion, either on the one side or on the other. "Romans 16:24 11. Every creature of God is good, 1 Tim 4 4. I QUESTION whether any man understands himself, and I am quite certain that no Christian does so. You are no longer walking in love: The issue now is not my personal liberty; it is walking in love towards one whom Jesus loves and died for. All his friends do it freely, are made willing in the day of his power. This hope is built upon the power of God, for God is able to make him stand; and, being able, no doubt he is willing to exert that power for the preservation of those that are his own." Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Undoubtedly these weak ones did not see themselves as weaker. Another rule here prescribed is to those who are clear in these matters, and know their Christian liberty, yet to take heed of using it so as to give offence to a weak brother. Romans 6:10. Not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brothers way: We might stumble or cause our brother to fall in two ways. We must give account how we have spent our time, how we have improved our opportunities, what we have done and how we have done it. The kingdom of God is not meat, etc. Good praying, preaching, and discourse, may often, for want of prudence in ordering the time, the expression, and other circumstances to edification, be evil spoken of. At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. He took the most trying place in the whole field of battle; he stood where the fray' was hottest. Amen. b. Lawful things may be done unlawfully.Eats with offence, either carelessly or designedly giving offence to his brethren. It is proclaimed before our Joseph, Bow the knee, Gen 41 43. to his own master he standeth or falleth. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Romans viii. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? If , Romans, but not Romanists of Those are most pleasing to God that are best pleased with him; and they are those that abound most in peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Poetical Books Let us not judge one another: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus helped us to understand what this means it means judging others according to a standard that we would not want to have applied to ourselves. But the rules are general, and of standing use in the church, for the preservation of that Christian love which he had so earnestly pressed in the foregoing chapter as the fulfilling of the law. ( Romans 14:19-21) Use your liberty to build each other up, not to tear each other down. "While thy brother's cause is before thy judgment, it is coram non judicebefore one who is not the judge; the court of heaven is the proper court for trial, where, and where only, the sentence is definitive and conclusive; and to this, if his heart be upright, he may comfortably appeal from thy rash censure.". To the same purport (v. 21) he recommends it to our care not to give offence to any one by the use of lawful things: It is good neither to eat flesh nor to drink wine; these are things lawful indeed and comfortable, but not necessary to the support of human life, and therefore we may, and must, deny ourselves in them, rather than give offence. The works of peace and comfort are destroyed by such an offence given; take heed of it therefore; do not undo that which God hath done. Romans 9:9. Wisdom Literature First, Bowing to himthe understanding bowed to his truths, the will to his laws, the whole man to his authority; and this expressed by the bowing of the knee, the posture of adoration and prayer. The Romans did it out of weakness, the Galatians did it out of wilfulness and wickedness; and therefore the apostle handles them thus differently. (1.) "Why then is not the hurt of the daughter of my people recovered," but because his directions are not followed? "Let it suffice that you have hitherto continued in this uncharitable practice, and do so no more." for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. And we may well afford to serve him who for us and for our salvation took upon him the form of a servant. Sin had brought a curse upon the whole creation: Cursed is the ground for thy sake; the use of the creatures and dominion over them were forfeited, so that to man they were all unclean (Tit 1 15), in token of which God in the ceremonial law prohibited the use of some, to show what he might have done concerning all; but now that Christ has removed the curse the matter is set at large again, and that prohibition is taken away. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. It is observable that the apostle directs his reproof most against those who gave the offence; not as if those were not to be blamed who causelessly and weakly took the offence from their ignorance of Christian liberty, and the want of that charity which is not easily provoked and which thinketh no evil (he several times tacitly reflects upon them), but he directs his speech to the strong, because they were better able to bear the reproof, and to begin the reformation. And therefore, First, We have little to do to judge others, for they are not accountable to us, nor are we accountable for them (Gal 2 6): Whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me, God accepteth no man's person. For example, when some Christians from a Jewish background were offended that Gentile believers were not circumcised, Paul didnt cater to their legalistic demands. Observe his description of true Christians, taken from their end and aim (v. 7, 8), and the ground of it, v. 9. Perhaps they refused it because they feared it was meat sacrificed to a pagan god (as in 1 Corinthians 8). The Old Testament Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? He is happy that has peace and quietness within, for the testimony of conscience will be a special cordial in troublesome times. As to ourselves, it is joy in the Holy Ghostthat spiritual joy which is wrought by the blessed Spirit in the hearts of believers, which respects God as their reconciled Father and heaven as their expected home. 1. The matter is left at large. Though men condemn us, it is well enough if our own hearts condemn us not, 1 John 3 21. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Remember that it is an inspired passage: although it consists of Christian courtesies addressed to different individuals, yet it was written by an apostle, and written not as an ordinary letter but as a part of the inspired volume. Because some Christian saw nothing wrong in this meat and others saw much wrong in it, this was a burning issue among believers in Pauls day. It is quoted from Isa 45 23. The case was this: The members of the Christian church at Rome were some of them originally Gentiles, and others of them Jews. Many do for meat and drink destroy the work of God in themselves (nothing more destructive to eh soul than pampering and pleasing the flesh, and fulfilling the lusts of it), so likewise in others, by wilful offence given. 2. a. 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. The former is a stumbling-block, that gives our brother a great shake, and is a hindrance and discouragement to him; but this is an occasion to fall. When Jesus was here among men, the world saw him in a certain sense, but yet in truth it did not see him at all. 14. God is well pleased with such a one, though he be not in every thing just of our length. We have reason to think, because in other things he conducts himself like a good Christian, that in this also his eye is single, and that he regardeth it unto the Lord; and God will accept of his honest intention, though he be under a mistake about the observance of days; for the sincerity and uprightness of the heart were never rejected for the weakness and infirmity of the head: so good a master do we serve. [1.] An account of the unhappy contention which had broken out in the Christian church. We can discourage or beat them down through our legalism against them, or we can do it by enticing them to sin through an unwise use of our liberty. It is grounded upon Christ's absolute sovereignty and dominion, which were the fruit and end of his death and resurrection. 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. Compare Gal 6 4, Let every man prove his own work, that is, bring it to the touchstone of the word and try it by that so exactly as to be well satisfied in what he does; and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. This was that name above every name which God gave him as the reward of his humiliation, Phil 2 8, 9. There might be other similar occasions of difference, while these made the most noise, and were most taken notice of. Observe, Whether we eat flesh, or eat herbs, it is a thankful regard to God, the author and giver of all our mercies, that sanctifies and sweetens it. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brothers way. Christianity gives no rule in that case, either in one way or another. To illustrate this (v. 11), he quotes a passage out of the Old Testament, which speaks of Christ's universal sovereignty and dominion, and that established with an oath: As I live (saith the Lord), every knee shall bow to me. The Old Testament But here is a caution he gives to those who had not that clearness in this matter which he had: To him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, though it be his error, yet to him it is unclean. The ground of this, v. 9. One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Paul reminds us that it isnt our place to pass judgment on any fellow Christian. Of grief to our brother, "One that is weak, and thinks it unlawful to eat such and such meats, will be greatly troubled to see thee eat them, out of a concern for the honour of the law which he thinks forbids them, and for the good of thy soul which he thinks is wronged by them, especially when thou dost it wilfully and with a seeming presumption, and not with that tenderness and that care to give satisfaction to thy weak brother which would become thee." 2. It is paid to God through him as Mediator. For it is written: As I live, says the LORD, Smith, Chuck "The Gospel According to Grace" (Costa Mesa, California: The Word for Today, 1981), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 5 (Matthew to Revelation) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997). Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. But this would not serve any more than Paul's erroneous conscience would justify his rage against Christianity (Acts 26 9), or theirs, John 16 2. They stand or fall before their own Master, God and God is able to make those meat eaters stand. We must deny ourselves in many cases for the preservation of our credit and reputation, forbearing to do that which we rightly know we may lawfully do, when our doing it may be a prejudice to our good name; as, when it is suspicious and has the appearance of evil, or when it becomes scandalous among good people, or has any way a brand upon it. b. He did not seek to be among his disciples as a king is in the midst of his troops, guarded and protected in the time of strife; but he exposed himself to the fiercest part of all the conflict. But now it is winter, and the sun is gone, and the banqueting-house is closed. Real happiness is found being closer and closer to Jesus, and by not being condemned by what we approve. Taking it in general, it is the same with that of the apostle (Heb 11 6), Without faith it is impossible to please God. Of a mistaken conscience, v. 14. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. (11-14) The urgency to love . If we understand it of the sufficiency and general intendment of Christ's death, which was to save all upon gospel terms, no doubt but multitudes are. While the issue of not eating meat for spiritual reasons is no longer directly relevant to most Christians today, there are plenty of issues where some believers believe one way and others believe differently. The business of our deaths, to which we are every day exposed and delivered, is not to make ourselves talked of; we run not such hazards out of vain-glory, while we are dying daily. Now in this chapter we are furnished with the sovereign balm of Gilead; the blessed apostle prescribes like a wise physician. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. So that now there is nothing unclean of itself, every creature of God is good; nothing common: so the margin, ouden koinon; nothing which is common to others to eat, from the use of which the professors of religion are restrained: nothing profane; in this sense the Jews used the word common. c. Nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak: However, we shouldnt think that Paul would permit this kind of heart to cater to someones legalism. Cookie Notice: To this purport he argues, v. 14 and 23, which two verses explain this, and give us a rule not to act against the dictates. Why so? But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my members. Romans vii. We are to serve his interests and designs in the world, which are in the first place to reconcile us one to another. Me apollye. Consider the evil of giving offence, and what an abuse it is of our Christian liberty. For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. The Gospels Many a one allows himself in practice to do that which yet in his judgment and conscience he condemns himself forallows it for the sake of the pleasure, profit, or credit of itallows it in conformity to the custom; and yet whilst he does it, and pleas for it, his own heart gives him the lie, and his conscience condemns him for it. [4.] in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. But are any destroyed for whom Christ died? Let not your Christian friendship and fellowship be disturbed with such vain janglings and strifes of words.Not to judge his doubtful thoughts (so the margin), "not to pump out his weak sentiments concerning those things which he is in doubt about, that you may censure and condemn him." Here is a proof of Christ's Godhead: he is the Lord and he is God, equal with the Father. WONDERFUL is the power of faith. 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. i. i. That which for the matter of it is good and unexceptionable may sometimes, by mismanagement, be rendered liable to a great deal of censure and reproach. according to the flesh: who are Israelites; to whom , The Pastor's Parting Blessing Paul isnt telling these Christians to erase their differences; he tells them to rise above them as Christian brothers and sisters. 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