Gedanken zum Vers des Tages
In Gottes Gnade besitzen wir eine unglaubliche Freiheit. Unsere Freiheit ist jedoch keine Lizenz dafür, die Nachfolge eines schwachen Bruders oder einer Schwester zu zerstören. Mögen wir unsere Freiheit rücksichtsvoll leben, besonders gegenüber unseren neuen Brüdern und Schwestern in Christus. Diese neuen Christen benötigen unsere Ermutigung — sie haben Hindernisse genug!
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Both Jesus and Paul emphasize that food and drink don't bring us closer to God or distance us from God — it's what comes from our hearts that makes us clean or unclean (Mark 7:14-23; Colossians 2:16). Their teaching means that we have incredible freedom as to what we eat and drink under grace in Christ. However, our freedom never gives us the license to destroy a weak brother or sister's walk with the Lord. We don't have a right to lead them into sin or cause them to stumble because of what we eat or drink. Let's use our freedom considerately, especially toward our new brothers and sisters in Christ. These new Christians need our encouragement; they already have enough stumbling blocks. Let's also focus on our hearts — what motivates us to do or not do, and what we choose to say, eat, and drink. Let's remember that whatever doesn't come from faith is likely going to lead us into sin (Romans 14:22-23).
Mein Gebet
Gott aller Gnade, hilf mir bitte, eine Ermutigung und ein gutes Beispiel für jene zu sein, die neu oder schwach im Glauben sind. Hilf mir bitte, mein Leben zu schützen, um k ein schlechtes Beispiel für andere zu sein. In Jesu Namen bete ich. Amen.
My Prayer...
God of all grace, please help me to be an encouragement and a good example to new Christians and those who are weak in their faith. Please, Holy Spirit, give me wisdom and help me guard my life from being a bad example to others. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
