Protecting Unity in the Body of Christ Part 4 – The Priority of Edifying One Another
Overview: A Forgotten Role in the Modern Church Review: Romans 14:1-15 Preview: The Place of Love in The Pursuit of Edification
I. Romans 14:16-19 – Don’t Damage Your Witness
A. Verse 16 – The Sanctity of Your Witness B. Verse 17 – The Standard of Your Witness C. Verses 18-19 - The Service of your Witness
II. Romans 14:20-21 – Don’t Destroy The Work of God
A. Verse 20a - The Command Established B. Verse 20b – The Command Defined C. Verse 21 – The Command Applied
III. Romans 15:22-23 – Don’t Denounce Or Flaunt Your Liberty
A. Verse 22 – Liberty and Blessing B. Verse 23 – Liberty and Edification
IV. Practicing the Principles of Spiritual Unity
A. Spiritual Unity requires a great concern and commitment to edifying brothers and sisters in Christ. B. The Kingdom of God exists not in food or drink, but in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. C. Spiritual Liberty is a blessing, but one that must never be used in a way which causes a weaker brother or sister to stumble or sin. D. Denying one’s liberty for the sake of the spiritual welfare of another is pleasing to God, protects one’s witness, and opens the door for other believers to grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.