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NASB | Romans 14:1 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 14:1 As for the one whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions. |
Subject: Debatable Issues |
Bible Note: Debatable Issues From time to time a forum user will invoke Romans 14:1-12 as a principle we should apply whenever Christians disagree about anything. They misuse Romans 14 when they attempt to apply it to an issue that is not debatable, e.g. an issue that the Bible clearly identifies as sin. The following quote from carm.org addresses the issue of nondebatable issues. 'Of course, there will be those who say that this is a debatable issue and that we should not declare someone's opinion to be authoritative and then force that opinion upon others. Doesn't Rom. 14:1-12, when speaking of debatable issues, declare that we should be gracious to those with whom we disagree? Yes, it does, but we must realize that because someone debates an issue does not mean it is inherently debatable. Mormons, for example, will debate whether or not people can become gods since they affirm it is possible. But the Scriptures clearly teach they cannot (Isaiah 43:10). Therefore, just because it's debated does not mean it is debatable' ____________________ www.carm.org/questions/womenpastors3.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. 2 Tim 4:3a NIV |