19/11/2023 [Thematic Message 148] www.lifechurchmissions.com

Blessed Is The One Who Does Not Condemn Himself By What He Approves

<Ro 14:1-3,13-16,19-23; Ro 3:3-4>

1．Those with strong faith and those with weak faith have different conscience prompting when facing disputable matters

1）People with strong faith and those with weak faith face disputable matters differently

2）Our conscience needs to be shaped by God’s word

3）Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves

2．Even though many things are permissible to do, it is best not to do them if they will cause brethren to stumble

1）Love definitely challenges us more than faith and conscience

2）Why should my freedom be restricted by another person's weak faith?

① This command was given in the context of divisions in a church community (crisis moment)

② This command was time-sensitive

③ We must be clear about the emphasis of this command

3．How to overcome self-reproach?

1）Discern whether you are really guilty or just feeling guilty

2）Feelings of self-reproach can be amplified or diminished by many different factors

3）After we confessed our sins and repented, we should no longer have any feeling of self-reproach