Christians are given The Freedom To Choose when and how to worship and we have the liberty to choose what to eat or what to wear. We are not required to approach the Lord in a set way, once a year, through an earthly priesthood, to have our sins covered. We have the freedom to approach the throne of grace at any time and anywhere for mercy to find help in time of need. Because we are given broad guidelines, we have the freedom to make personal choices. This could cause the liberty one believer enjoys to destabilize the faith of a weaker brother-in-the-faith. One believer might be comfortable engaging in a certain activity that a fellow believer may prefer to avoid because it injures their conscience. Some like to worship on Sunday, others choose a different day to praise God, while some prefer to regard every day alike. There are other controversial issues like celebrating Christmas and Easter, entering a public house, drinking beer, swimming in a swimming pool, avoiding meat or the eating of meat, playing cards, watching TV, dancing, or attending a concert. These are a few of the issues that have divided brothers and split churches, unnecessarily. It is ironic that foolish divisions and judgmental condemnation have often resulted from our freedom in Christ, but we also have a responsibility towards our brothers and sisters, especially those that are weaker in their faith. We should be sure our liberty does not cause them to stumble and we should be careful that we do not allow our liberty to stray into legalism and condemnation of those who make different choices. Rejoice in the liberty we have in Christ while learning to be considerate towards the need and sensitivities of others. May we recognize that there are actions and behaviors that may be OK for us while they are not for others. May we respect the choices and decisions of others who lack the freedom we enjoy in our Christian life and be careful not to judge others who, for some reason, are less emancipated in their faith. One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, how we praise and thank You for the freedom we have in Christ. We are not under the restrictions of the Law, but under the freedom of grace. We pray that we would make choices in our lives that honor You. Help us to heed to our instructions to be mindful of the needs of others who may be weaker in the faith, or who do not enjoy the liberty we have in You. Give us sensitive spirits to the needs of others, and keep us from any criticism of believers who make different choices in the non-essentials of the Christian faith, for His name’s sake. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN. |
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We are a growing group of people praying daily for and with others. We were led to start an online ministry to deliver what is needed more now than ever, a place where you can go to easily to submit a prayer request or requests involving others to pray for your needs. The Power of Prayer. Matthew 18:20- For where two or more come together in my name, there I am among them. You are never alone in prayer. The Power Of Numbers Praying.
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