Do Not Be a Stumbling Block
Do Not Be a Stumbling Block
Reading:
Romans 14:13
Paul urges believers to stop judging one another and instead commit to not placing obstacles in the path of a fellow believer's growth.
Devotional:
James stood before the Jerusalem council and said something that was directed not at those coming to faith, but at those already inside the faith community. His charge was simple: do not cause unnecessary trouble for those who are turning to God.
The responsibility was placed on the people in the house, not on those approaching the door. This is a searching word for anyone who has been walking with God for any length of time. Our attitudes, our words, our unspoken expectations, and our cultural preferences can all become obstacles. The question is not only whether we are growing in faith, but whether our lives are making the path toward God easier or harder for someone else.
Reflection:
Think of someone in your life who is moving toward God. Is there anything in your behavior or attitude that could be making their journey harder?
Reading:
Romans 14:13
Paul urges believers to stop judging one another and instead commit to not placing obstacles in the path of a fellow believer's growth.
Devotional:
James stood before the Jerusalem council and said something that was directed not at those coming to faith, but at those already inside the faith community. His charge was simple: do not cause unnecessary trouble for those who are turning to God.
The responsibility was placed on the people in the house, not on those approaching the door. This is a searching word for anyone who has been walking with God for any length of time. Our attitudes, our words, our unspoken expectations, and our cultural preferences can all become obstacles. The question is not only whether we are growing in faith, but whether our lives are making the path toward God easier or harder for someone else.
Reflection:
Think of someone in your life who is moving toward God. Is there anything in your behavior or attitude that could be making their journey harder?
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