13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this-not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.
14 I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
15 For if because of food your brother is hurt, you are no longer walking according to love Do not destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.
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Paul's reminder here is so important as we evaluate the activities in which we participate. There are sinful activities which we need to avoid, even run from! But there are also areas which are scripturally permissible, but socially considered sin. It is my believe that in most cases we need to live to the highest standard to avoid causing confusion to unbelievers. After all, the unsaved are the only reason we are still on this earth...
When we prominently proclaim our "Christian Liberties" we will cause confusion among unbelievers as well as new believers or even just less mature believers. Jesus states in Mark 9:42 and Luke 17:2 that it would be better for anyone who causes fellow believers to stumble to be "thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck"! He would be better DEAD!
Definitely something to consider the next time we are considering participating in a "Christian liberty"... Are you living above reproach?
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