Going to keep it short tonight. This one is a lot for some to think about.
It opens with an explanation that some in Jesus will leave Him. They will be deceived and act in hypocritical ways. That means people, possibly ones we know and love, will leave the faith.
I decided to write in a list the things they will do:
1. forbid marriage
2. force others to not eat foods (meats) that God said were okay
So that was a short list. It sums it up though. If you choose to eat a creation of God's, which He created good, with thanksgiving to Him then you are fine. If you forbid or command others not to... your the one in trouble. Because God sanctified those foods with the "word of God and prayer."
The first half of Romans 14 explains that if it is not against your conscience to eat certain foods, that it is okay. If it is against another's conscience to eat certain foods... forcing or convincing them to eat it anyways is a sin. Everything you do must be for the glory of God. If not, then it is worthless.
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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