Paul teaches us in [esvignore]Romans 14:1-9[/esvignore] to welcome the weaker brother, but not to quarrel over his opinions and preferences. But who is the weaker brother, why is he weak, is his weakness a deficiency, and how do we live together with diverging opinions? Shouldn’t we just get a heavier Bible to beat the hard-headed opinions out of our weak brethren? Not so fast, says Paul. This is a command for unity of hearts in the body first, and for correction second. In this sermon we touch on such key concepts as sanctification, essential and supporting doctrines, legalism, and how the church is to function so that healthy congregations can thrive.
Romans 14:1-9