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Romans 14:20-21

If we are gluttonous and encourage or cause others who are weak to be gluttonous, part of the responsibility of their sin rests on us. This puts a great amount of pressure on us to be our brother's keeper, looking after his welfare without judging him.

Martin G. Collins
Gluttony: A Lack of Self-Control (Part Two)

Related Topics: Brother's Keeper | Encouraging Others to Sin | Gluttony | Inducing Others to Sin | Lack of Self Control | Looking after our Brother's Welfare | Responsibility for Another's Sin | Self Control | Self Control, Lack of

Romans 14:20-23

Self-restraint and obedience to God's law is realized in outgoing concern for others that exceeds and rules over our own self-interest. Even lawful acts may on occasion cause other brethren to stumble or be made weak. Self-control provides the ability to resist what may cause pain to others. Thus, we exercise self-control for others, as well as for ourselves.

Martin G. Collins
Self-Control

Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Romans 14:20:

Matthew 18:6
Mark 9:42

 

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