Romans 14:13-23

Stumbling Blocks

Jesus hung out with the rough crowd.

Deuteronomy 19:14

• Don't curse the deaf
• Don't put stumbling block in front of blind
• Blind to truth
• Vulnerable in society
• Can't yet hear or see what is true and right

Lifnei iver

• Something that causes you to trip and be harmed
• Harmful intent
• Selfish advise
• Passivity and doing nothing can be a violation
• Not protesting evil

Image of God distorted causing mistrust of God and others.
Matthew 18:1-7

Love trumps Liberty

• Determine not to hinder
• Be conscious of others
• Speak up on others behalf
• Give up personal freedoms
• Accept difference of non essentials

Free from sin not to sin

Kingdom Community is Beautiful

Reflects the image of God