Protecting Unity in the Body of Christ Part 4 – The Obligation of Believers to One Another
Overview: Unity, Love, and Truth Review Romans 14:1-12 Preview: The blessings of Fellowship
I. Romans 14:13 – Obligation 1- Do Not Cause Your Brother to Stumble
A. The Judgment to Consider B. The Judgment to Avoid C. The Judgment to Make
II. Romans 14:14-15a – Obligation 2 - Do Not Grieve Your Brother .
A. V14 - The Persuasion of Paul B. V14-15 - The Prohibition of Paul C. V 15 - The Priority of Paul
III. Romans 14:15b - Obligation 3 – Do Not Destroy Your Brother
A. The Destruction of a Believer Understood B. The Standing of a Believer Considered C. The Treatment of the Believer Emphasized
IV. Practicing the Principles of Spiritual Unity
A. Christians do have certain obligations to other Christians related to their spiritual welfare. B. Regarding non essential issues, believers are to pursue a path of love that does not result in another believer’s stumbling, grieving, or destruction. C. The command to seek to edify rather than tear down each other comes from the command to love one another, and from the realization of the high cost paid by Christ in redeeming one of His children.