Pensamento:
Temos incrível liberdade sob a graça. Porém, nossa liberdade nunca nos dá licença para destruir a caminhada espiritual de um irmão ou irmã mais fraca. Vamos usar a nossa liberdade considerando nossos novos irmãos e irmãs em Cristo. Estes novos cristãos precisam do nosso encorajamento; já têm problemas suficientes!
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).
Oração:
Deus de toda graça, por favor, ajude-me a ser um encorajamento e bom exemplo aos novos cristãos e àqueles que são fracos na fé. Por favor, ajude me a guardar minha vida de ser um mal exemplo para outros. No nome de Jesus eu oro. Amém.
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.
