THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 5

Romans 14:10-13

1. Is it always wrong to judge? What is the right way to judge and what is the wrong way to judge? 10

 

2. What does the scripture say about the judgment seat of Christ? How does the reality of this judgment keep us from judging others? 10b-11

 

3. How do these “doubtful things” relate to our accountability to God? 12

 

4. What are the two things Paul exhorts us to resolve? Explain. 13

 

THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 5

Romans 14:10-13

I. The Principle of Acceptance 1

    A. Receive the Weak

    B. Refrain from Disputes

II. Principle of Humility 2-4

    A. The Potential for Division 2

    B. The Pattern to Avoid 3

    C. Forsake Your Pride 4

III. The Principle of Spirituality 5-9

    A. Spirituality is not Defined by Scruples 5

    B. Spirituality is Living for the Lord 6

    C. Spirituality is Found in the Lord 7-8

2 Corinthians 5:10

IV. The Principle of Accountability 10-13

    A. Do not Judge 10a

Romans 14:6b; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Timothy 2:25; 2 Timothy 4:2; Matthew 7:5; Luke 18:11; Galatians 6:1; Romans 14:3; Romans 5:1; Romans 14:4; Romans 6:16-23; Romans 8:31-34; Romans 14:9;

    B. Christ Will Judge 10b-11

Romans 14:4; Isaiah 45:23; 1 Corinthians 3:13-15; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; 1 Corinthians 4:3-5,1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:31;

    C. We are Accountable to God 12

    D. Be Resolved to Love your Brother 13

Genesis 4:9; Romans 9:32-33;