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NASB | Romans 14:20 Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 14:20 Do not, for the sake of food, tear down the work of God. All things indeed are [ceremonially] clean, but they are wrong for the person who eats and offends [another's conscience in the process]. |
Bible Question: I have read on occasion postings on this forum that New Testament believers are no longer under any obligation to keep or observe the Law or more correctly the Torah (teaching and instruction of G-d), why then did Paul go to the Temple with four new converts, pay their expenses related to their purification (Leviticus 14:9-20)if Torah is no longer to be observed or kept by NT believers. Paul continued to keep the Torah and never wrote or taught anything to the contrary. See Acts 21:24 and Acts 21:26-28 |
Bible Answer: Paul very much believed, "when in Rome, do as the Romans." He did not think that religious tradition should become a stumbling block to finding Christ. I don't have time to develop this fully, but look at Romans 14... 19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall. Also, do a word search on "stumble" in Paul's writing. When Paul preached to the Romans, he was very tolerant of their starting point... and then gently brought them toward Christ. Likewise, when around Jews, he was careful not to throw up a wall which, for them, was impenetrable (ie not holding to certain customs of the faith). Rather, he would teach Christ, and let the sidebar doctrine take care of itself. Of course, Paul taught continually that we are not saved by the law but by grace. Sorry I can't take this further now, but it is an interesting question. Blessings Curt |
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