Romans 14:1-23
Key Verse: 14:8....   “If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

· ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER (1-12)

1. What should be the attitude of strong and knowledgeable Christians toward those whose faith is weak (1)? What are the “disputable matters” about which Paul speaks? (2, 5) Why should Christians not dispute about these things?

2. How many times is the phrase, “to the Lord” repeated? What are the things that must be done “to the Lord? (6-8)

3. In the light of verses 9-11, why can we not judge or look down on our brothers? What do these verses teach us about Jesus?

· ACT IN LOVE  (13-23)

4. What are some of the ways we put stumbling blocks in the way of others? How important is each Christian to Jesus? (15b)

5. What limits our Christian freedom (15,16)? Why do we have to act in love? Why is our influence so important? How did Paul regard “clean” and “unclean” foods?

6. How can we please God? (17,18) Why and how must we work for peace and mutual edification? (19-21) What is the general rule of thumb about questionable matter? (22-23)