Sermon Tone Analysis
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Having a right attitude to Christians with different opinions
Consciences may differ
Different conscientious decisions must not be condemned
The gospel dispenses believers from all prohibitions concerning food.
Those who are strong in faith realise this, and joyfully accept this liberty.
Yet others are hindered from accepting this, on account of scruples about food inherited from their past life.
Paul asks those with a clearer grasp of the gospel to respect anyone whose “faith is weak”, so that, in their own time, they may come to share the fulness of the liberty of the children of God.
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God accepts and supports people who reach different conscientious decisions
God alone must judge whether decisions of the conscience are right or wrong
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Decision-making
Decisions should honour Jesus Christ
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Decisions should arise from convictions
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Decisions should be based on good doctrine
Consideration of others
Regard for another’s position
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Restraint of freedom for the sake of another
“The weak” are Christians who have yet to grasp the full implications of the gospel.
At this stage, they are likely to be scandalised by the full public exercise of Christian freedom on the part of those who are more mature in their faith.
Paul’s advice is to respect the sensitivities of the weak, and wait for these fellow believers to become spiritually mature.
Paul is not suggesting that Christians should cease to exercise the liberty of faith.
Rather, he is asking for pastoral sensitivity.
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Appeals to conscience
; ; Peter argues against circumcision for Gentile believers; ; ; Consciences are not infallible.
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