Subject: What is considered an Idol |
Bible Note: Lionheart, I appreciate your intent in what you wrote. I think the following verses are key in Romans 14: Rom 14:16-20 16Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil; 17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19So then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. NAS If all foods are acceptable for consumption, but a Christian brother has yet to reach that understanding, should the mature Christian eat those foods considered by the immature to be unclean? I would expect you would agree that the mature should not do something that will create a barrier between himself and a brother. Why then would the mature wear a symbol which might be considered a sin? Is this to demonstrate their love for their brother or flaunt their disregard? How does this foster God's command that we be of the same mind in spiritual matters? In the end, Chrisitians must know what is acceptable to God and act accordingly. We refrain from creating any stumbling block to others in Christ, because we serve the Lord, not ourselves. We are our brother's keeper, however, so act to turn the brother who sins back to God. AO |