Personal Conscience and Christian Community | Romans 14:19 -15:1–7
/Scripture: Romans 14:19 -15:1–7
Key Takeaways:
+ Every person has a God-given Conscience.
+ Our conscience needs to be obeyed.
+ Christians disagree on matters of conscience.
+ Nobody has an inerrant conscience.
+ We must prioritize Christian Unity over our personal freedoms.
+ “When do you have the freedom to do something?”
1. Does this violate a biblical command or principle?
2. Is there a latent danger to me in doing this?
3. Am I fully persuaded this is OK for me to do?
4. Will this be a barrier to the people I’m trying to reach.
5. Will a weaker brother or sister that I am with in this moment be encouraged to follow my example and violate their conscience.
6. Does doing this in this moment introduce a barrier to Christian fellowship?
7. Does this negatively impact my thought life?
8. What is my motive for doing this?