FOOD!

Romans 14:19-20

"So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food."

"FOR THE SAKE OF FOOD..."

The word "FOOD" can be understood as anything that is pleasing or desirous to one's personal preference.

With this in mind, let's take into account what the Scriptures are exhorting its readers to do.

They are telling us to;

1- "SEEK WAYS TO MAINTAIN AN ATMOSPHERE OF PEACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN FEEL WELCOME & UNAFRAID!"

2- "SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH BOLDLY!"

3- "DON'T LET PERSONAL PREFERENCE BECOME A HINDERANCE FOR OTHERS!"

4- "DYING TO SELF, AT TIMES, REQUIRES THE LAYING DOWN OF ONE'S PERSONAL DESIRES FOR THE SAKE OF SOMEONE ELSE'S BENEFIT!"

Many times, we insist on our "RIGHTS" & fail to acknowledge the rights of others.

We prefer to "VOTE" in our own favor, rather than "SUBMIT" to God's Redemptive Plan.

"WE TEAR DOWN THE WORK OF GOD BECAUSE WE REFUSE TO GIVE UP A SELFISH DESIRE!"

"THE WORK GOD MAY BE DOING IN SOMEONE'S HEART IS HARMED BY A CHILDISH ACT ON OUR PART!"

Prayer:

"LORD, MAY SOULS BE MORE DESIROUS TO US THAN OUR FOOD!"

"MAY WE ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION YOU HAVE GIVEN US HERE ON EARTH!"