Scripture: Romans 14: 10-12
10 You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister[a]? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. 11 It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’”[b] 12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.
Scripture Commentary:
Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Do not let the world dictate how you should live. Your faith in Christ is stronger than the ways of this world. You will come into contact with sinners but do not fall into their pattern of living.
You are to avoid certain activities, people and places to protect your spiritual life.
It is important to take a self-inventory to find out your strengths and weaknesses. No one is perfect and Satan knows this. He will seek out your weakness to use for his mission.
The questions you must ask yourself are these:
- Is what I’m doing a sin?
- Can I influence others for good and not be influenced by them?
Do not be defiled by the world; rather go and serve God. Do not fear or avoid your differences. Accept them, handle them, and love one another.
Don’t expect everyone to agree with you on every subject. You are not perfect and you don’t know everything; you are only human.
Ask God for help.
Listen to Him; He will direct your paths. Put your faith in Him. As verse 12 says, “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.”
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