THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 3

Romans 14:2-4

1. What was the issue[s] that presented a potential for division in the Roman church? What are some of the issues we may face?

 

2. What are the strong instructed to avoid? Explain. 14:3a

 

3. What are the weak instructed to avoid? Explain 14:3b

 

4. Why are the strong not to despise and the weak not to judge? 14:3c-4a

 

5. What does God do for both the strong and the weak? How does this enforce Paul’s teaching here? 14:4b

 

THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 3

Romans 14:2-4

I. The Principle of Acceptance 1

    A. Receive the Weak

    B. Refrain from Disputes

Romans 14:1; 15:7

II. Principle of Humility 2-4

    A. The Potential for Division 2

    B. The Pattern to Avoid 3

Luke 18:9; Mark 9:12; Acts 4:11; Romans 14:3,4,5,10,13,22;

    C. Forsake Your Pride 4

Romans 12:3; Galatians 6:3; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Jude 24-25; 1 Peter 1:5; Galatians 6:14; Philippians 2:3 James 4:6