Romans 14:20 (KJV)
For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Albert Barnes writes of the phrase “For meat”:
“By your obstinate, pertinacious attachment to your own opinions about the distinctions of meat and drinks, do not pursue such a course as to lead a brother into sin, and ruin his soul. Here is a new argument presented why Christians should pursue a course of charity.”
Please allow me to isolate this one phrase of his: “by your obstinate and pertinacious attachment to your own opinions…”
May I say that it is evil—worthless, wrong, injurious—to allow our opinions about anything to offend others.
It is impossible to live in this world without offenses, and the Bible clearly teaches that we are to forgive them all, all of the time. (I leave you to study the concept of forgiveness; most of us misunderstand it entirely.) But still, “woe unto the man by whom the offence cometh.”
As difficult as it may be to forgive when offended, it is far more difficult to avoid being guilty of the evil of offending others with our opinions.
Now there’s a sin to confess to God every day!
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How Careless Opinions Harm Christian Unity — A Biblical Warning
What does the Bible really teach about offense, opinions, and Christian charity? Romans 14:20 gives us a sober warning we all need to hear. 📖⚠️
Have you ever realized after the fact that something you said—though true—may have caused unnecessary offense? 🤔
👉 How do you try to guard your words and opinions as a believer? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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