Week 45 Romans
I’m thinking Paul’s advice in chapter 14 is transferrable. So even though he’s talking about vegetarian-style eating his advice can be used in other circumstances. So let’s say there’s a hypothetical Alberta Government Mandate saying we all need to take a Pink Pill. Some people in the church say: I’ll-take-the-pill. But others: I-won’t-take-it. Now the Pill-takers and the Anti-Pill-takers start fighting.
Would Paul have something to say about our Pink Pill Controversy. I survey his chapter again:
Don’t argue with (other believers) about what they think is right and wrong
Don’t condemn other believers: they’re responsible to the Lord, so let him tell them whether they are right or wrong
Bottom line for people who believe is: to honour and please and give thanks to the Lord (not argue about Pink Pills)
Every one of us will have to give a personal account to God. So don’t condemn each other
The kingdom of God isn’t about Pink Pills it’s about: living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
Don’t fixate on Pink Pills. Instead: let’s aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up
Don’t tear apart the work of God over (Pink Pills)
You don’t think there’s any problem with Pink Pills? Fine: but keep it between yourself and God
If someone thinks it’s wrong to eat a Pink Pill: they shouldn’t eat it.
There’s some pretty good advice here.
Note: quotes & paraphrases from Romans 14:1, 4, 6-7, 12-13, 17, 19-20, 22-23 (NLT)