ROMANS 14:19. “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and wherewith one may edify another.” FOLLOW AFTER. Some things by themselves are not harmful But if I insist on everything my way it is shameful In the kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit guides to things helpful And I myself have to remember – before God I am accountable.
My liberty does require that everything I do will edify I need to consider what helps others more than myself satisfy The work of God in which I have a part, must God glorify So, the influence I have on others should purify.
May I be willing for fellowship’s sake let some things go And in love for a weak brother – never certain things do For he might have a conscience against things I allow And by faith and for his faith’s sake be willing at times to say, “No.”
If he does what he thinks is wrong – And I don’t do some thing because I think I’m strong Then it will be a problem for us to get along So in acceptance or denial – I’ll go on.
“I know, Father, all my brothers are not the same. Some are weak and others are strong in the Lord. I do get impatient at times with the ones who see something wrong in every little detail. I am asking for patience to consider them in a reasonable way. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”