The Weak Faithed Vegetarian.
I know you were hoping to read some great article about Vegetarians, but this idea actually comes from Romans 14.
Paul uses this chapter to remind us that we are not to cause our brother to stumble. I like to sum up this chapter with the idea of principle vs. preference. When something is a biblically founded principle, we need to stand firm on that issue. But when something is a preference, we need to allow some latitude in how that particular matter is carried out and viewed. Of course the problem is determining whether an issue is a principle or a preference. This is where the third "P" comes into play - prayer.
My favorite verse from this passage is verse 17...
Lord, help me to focus on the most important things. Let my life be about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
2 One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.
Paul uses this chapter to remind us that we are not to cause our brother to stumble. I like to sum up this chapter with the idea of principle vs. preference. When something is a biblically founded principle, we need to stand firm on that issue. But when something is a preference, we need to allow some latitude in how that particular matter is carried out and viewed. Of course the problem is determining whether an issue is a principle or a preference. This is where the third "P" comes into play - prayer.
My favorite verse from this passage is verse 17...
17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
Lord, help me to focus on the most important things. Let my life be about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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