By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Here is a proof of Christ's Godhead: he is the Lord and he is God, equal with the Father. That healing method is not the less excellent for being common: in things necessary let there be unity, things unnecessary let there be liberty, and in both let there be charity, then all will be well quickly.Have it to thyself before God. To his own master he stands or falls. The apostle, as a wise physician, prescribes proper remedies for the disease, which are made up of rules and reasons. We should distinguish between someone who is weak and someone who is rebellious. 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. Or why do you show contempt for your brother? It must be understood likewise with this proviso, though men's judgments and opinions may make that which is good in itself to become evil to them, yet they cannot make that which is evil in itself to become good, either in itself or to them. 23. First, Not to self. [1.] 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. I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the To clear this argument against rash judging and despising, he shows how essential it is to true Christianity to have a regard to God and not to ourselves, which therefore, unless the contrary do manifestly appear, we must presume concerning those that in minor things differ from us. The apostle Paul knew the mysteries of the kingdom of God as well as ever any man; yet he confesses himself at a loss; and despairing to find the bottom, he humbly sits down at the brink, and adores the depth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. The meaning is sufficiently plain. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Pauline Epistles Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Taking it in general, it is the same with that of the apostle (Heb 11 6), Without faith it is impossible to please God. Wisdom Literature Romans xvi.1 16. Paul warns us to not make spiritual maturity a requirement for fellowship. 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. II. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lords. Secondly, It is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Date. (Romans 14:13) Summary: dont make it an issue of judging, but dont use your liberty to stumble another brother. He also knew well the terrible joy that comes only through suffering as he lived quite afflicted (both by illness and slander). Now let not this be evil spoken of. Here the apostle speaks of the distinction of meats and days as a thing indifferent, when it went no further than the opinion and practice of some particular persons, who had been trained up all their days to such observances, and therefore were the more excusable if they with difficulty parted with them. Why so? Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Johannine Writings You should work together with God, do not countermine his work. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Did Christ quit a life for souls, such a life, and shall not we quit a morsel of meat for them? It is explained by the word akatharton, Acts 10 14, nothing common or unclean. 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. a. I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself: Paul knew that there was nothing intrinsically unclean about meat that was not kosher or sacrificed to an idol. Major Prophets It is true we cannot hinder loose and ungoverned tongues from speaking evil of us, and of the best things we have; but we must not (if we can help it) give them any occasion to do it. Let us observe the rules he gives, some to the strong and some to the weak, and some to both, for they are interwoven; and reduce the reasons to their proper rules. for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 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. Daniel and his fellows were in better liking with pulse and water than those were who ate the portion of the king's meat. "If thy weak brother, purely by thy example and influence, without any satisfaction received concerning his Christian liberty, be drawn to act against his conscience and to walk contrary to the light he has, and so to contract guilt upon his soul, though the thing were lawful to thee, yet not being so to him (he having not yet thereto attained), thou art to be blamed for giving the occasion." Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. [2.] Johannine Writings General Epistles But God has received those Christians who eat meat. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, 2. 3. 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. We may offer advice to others about doubtful things, but should never judge them. It denotes an utter destruction. The Spurgeon Center. We may lawfully eat flesh, even those meats which were prohibited by the ceremonial law; but, if we abuse this liberty, it turns into sin to us: It is evil to him that eats with offence. (2) All men need a Savior. The New Testament THIS passage is a piece of holy teaching set forth under the parable of rising in the morning and preparing for the work of the day. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. We must deny ourselves in our appetites, inclinations, and in the use of Christian liberty, rather than obstruct and prejudice our own or others' grace and peace. Nay, and thou mayest utterly destroy some whose profession may be so justifiable that thou art bound to believe, in a judgment of charity, that Christ died for them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Our rule is, to walk as far as we have attained, not further, Phil 3 15, 16.For whatsoever is not of faith is sin. (1.) Paul reminds the Roman Christians that No man is an island.. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Amen. Christ is the centre, in which all the lines of life and death do meet. Romans 14 - God Likes it When We Think About Others A. Don't judge each other in doubtful things. THIS exhortation, as you will readily perceive, is not addressed to the ungodly. Who are you to judge anothers servant? The bowing of the knee to him, and the confession made with the tongue, are but outward expressions of inward adoration and praise. 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. All rights reserved. Luke-Acts Why so? We shall all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, 2 Cor 5 10. Major Prophets a. The Whole Bible Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. If he cannot actually accomplish good for all, yet he anxiously desires it. Real happiness is found being closer and closer to Jesus, and by not being condemned by what we approve. But why do you judge your brother? We find Jews at Rome believing, Acts 28 24. Cookie Notice: Romans 4:3. Christianity gives no rule in that case, either in one way or another. Probably, the use of both judge and show contempt is meant to have application to both the strict and the free individuals. See 1 Cor 1 10; Phil 3 15, 16. If you have [strong] faith, and feel liberty to partake of certain things, praise God! That which puts an acceptableness upon all our good duties is a regard to Christ in the doing of them. Romans 9:9. a. 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. Christ will be the judge, and he has both authority and ability to determine men's eternal state according to their works, and before him we shall stand as persons to be tried, and to give up an account, expecting our final doom from him, which will be eternally conclusive. b. Because God hath received them; and we reflect upon him if we reject those whom he hath received. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point If God now accepts thy works, thou mayest eat thy bread with joy. The Gospels Even if we have the personal liberty, we do not have the liberty to stumble, offend, or weaken a brother. It is seldom that any such contention exists but there is a fault on both sides, and both must mend. Christians should take heed of grieving one another, and of saddening the hearts of Christ's little ones. Those who are weak must be received, but not to doubtful disputations, v. 1. Wake Up! This is levelled directly against the fault of each party. i. 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. He is not clear that it is lawful for him to eat swine's flesh (suppose), and yet is drawn, notwithstanding his doubts, to eat it, because he sees others do it, because he would gratify his appetite with it, or because he would not be reproached for his singularity. We should manage all our good duties in such a manner that they may not be evil spoken of. I. Do not censure the practice of others; let them enjoy their own opinion; if they be persuaded in their own mind that they ought to do so and so, do not condemn them, but, if your sober sentiments be otherwise, do not make their practice a rule to you, any more than you must prescribe yours as a rule to them. have it to thyself before God. 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. we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, Not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brothers way, I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself, Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died, Do not let your good be spoken of as evil, The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food, Nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak, Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, Four Views on the Millennium - Study Resources, Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Lamentations 4, Harmony of the Gospels - Study Resources - Study Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 2 La CreacinTerminada; Adn en el Jardn del Edn, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), 1 Samuel 17-25 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Lamentations 1-5 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). God will judge the world by him, Acts 17 31. Concerning meats (v. 2): One believeth that he may eat all thingshe is well satisfied that the ceremonial distinction of meats into clean and unclean is no longer in force, but that every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused; nothing unclean of itself, v. 14. Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. a. 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. The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking: If we place food and drink before righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, then we are hopelessly out of touch with Gods priorities and His heart. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. May the Holy Spirit help me to place it before you in a clear light. Every knee shall bow: The quotation from Isaiah 45:23 emphasizes the fact that all will have to appear before God in humility, and give account of himself before God. 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. 3. as a Christian by seeking the welfare of his wife and family only, for these are only a sort of greater self." (Spurgeon) . to his own master he standeth or falleth. God sees not as man sees; and he is their master, and not we. Pentateuch 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. He is happy that has peace and quietness within, for the testimony of conscience will be a special cordial in troublesome times. 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. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food: If eating or drinking something will stumble another brother, then we are not free to eat or drink in that circumstance. They judged them as breakers of the law, contemners of God's ordinance, and the like. WONDERFUL is the power of faith. "Nay, God doth not only receive him, but hold him up, v. 4. 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. The apostle seems willing to let the ceremonial law wither by degrees, and to let it have an honourable burial; now these weak Romans seem to be only following it weeping to its grave, but those Galatians were raking it out of its ashes. Where he cannot be beneficent he is benevolent. Romans 8:28. ii. If we do that, then it could rightly be spoken of as evil. Consider the evil of giving offence, and what an abuse it is of our Christian liberty. . 2. This epistle is supposed to have been written some time before that to the Galatians. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. Those who know most in this imperfect state, feel their own weakness most. This chapter, rightly understood, made use of, and lived up to, would set things to rights, and heal us all. It is seldom that any such contention exists but there is a fault on both sides, and both must mend. Secondly, Hast thou faith? Romans 14, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon THESE two verses are full , 5001 North Oak Trafficway Have it to yourself before God. Those who knew that all these things were abolished and done away by Christ's coming esteemed every day alike. 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. For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. (Romans 14:1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. The Old Testament It was not so much the difference itself that did the mischief as the mismanagement of the difference, making it a bone of contention. It is certain that nothing is more threatening, nor more often fatal, to Christian societies, than the contentions and divisions of their members. Me apollye. 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. The doctrines of the book are considered and discussed under four main propositions: (1) All men are guilty before God (Jews and Gentiles alike). On the other hand, he that eatest not those meats which were forbidden by the ceremonial law, to the Lord he eateth not. 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. Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 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. 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. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. (Romans 14:16-18) Pursuing the higher call of the Kingdom of God. (4.) Perhaps they refused the meat because it wasnt kosher, and they stuck to Jewish dietary regulations and traditions. That is the true comfort which we have before God. We must not pin our faith upon any one's sleeve, nor make the practice of others our rule; but follow the dictates of our own understanding. He is Lord of those that are living to rule them, of those that are dead to receive them and raise them up. For Prophets 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. There are things God may challenge us to give up, but we go on approving them in our life thus we condemn ourselves. b. Shall we despise those whom Christ valued at so high a rate? [1.] Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 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. This is reasonable. The evil concupiscence of your nature revolted against the command, and led you astray. Grace is the soul's cheerful, entire, and avowed subjection to Jesus Christ. Of a mistaken conscience, v. 14. But whatever we do, we must be able to do it to the Lord, not using conscience as an excuse for obviously sinful behavior. (3) Christ died for all men. The Argument from Contingency: A Proof for God, 6 Verses to Cling to When You Are Overwhelmed. 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. Why is all this clashing, and contradicting, and censuring, among Christians? Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? In the Epistle to the Hebrews our apostle tells us of the marvellous exploits which it has wrought in subduing kingdoms and obtaining promises, in quenching the , The Dual Nature and the Duel Within a. "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.". 1. We have an account of our own to make up, and that is enough for us; let every man prove his own work (Gal 6 4), state his own accounts, search his own heart and life; let this take up his thoughts, and he that is strict in judging himself and abasing himself will not be apt to judge and despise his brother. The New Testament 1. Because they are servants to their own master (v. 4): Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? When to awake; Now; and to awake out of the sleep of carnal security, sloth, and negligence; out of the sleep of spiritual death, and out of the sleep of spiritual deadness. Proud member Wake Up! "Romans 16:24 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 6. This is the order of nature, which order is broken if the understanding (though misguided) tell us that such a thing is a sin, and yet we will do it. It would also be easy for those who did not eat meat to judge those who did. 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. Art thou satisfied that thou mayest eat all meats, and observe all days (except the Lord's day) alike? 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. If we are troubled by something, it likely isnt of faith and likely is sin for us. a. Have it to thyselfa rule to thyself (not to be imposed upon others, or made a rule to them), or a rejoicing to thyself. Every creature of God is good, 1 Tim 4 4. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. Our love is the true measure of our obedience to God. Nor will it be asked, "Who was conformist and who was non-conformist?" Righteousness, peace, and joy, are very comprehensive words; and each of them includes much, both of the foundation and the superstructure of religion. b. Is made weak, that is, takes occasion to show his weakness by his censures and scruples. After each game, the winners came before the judges seat to receive crowns for first, second, and third places. Observe the motives to enforce this caution. The business of our lives is not to please ourselves, but to please God. Historical Books Our end and aim: not self, but the Lord. The Christian is a man of generous actions, but his wishes go far beyond his deeds. 11 14. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Your partnership makes all we do possible. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. It is quoted from Isa 45 23. 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. (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. So, as to other things, it is neither circumcision nor uncircumcision (Gal 5 6; 6 15; 1 Cor 7 19), it is not being of this party and persuasion, of this or the other opinion in minor things, that will recommend us to God. This seems to be the meaning of that aphorism, which sounds somewhat darkly (v. 22), Happy is he that condemns not himself in that thing which he allows. Luke-Acts This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Pentateuch Minor Prophets (2.) God is determined that it shall be so. 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. Lawful things may be done unlawfully.Eats with offence, either carelessly or designedly giving offence to his brethren. i. 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