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June 16

Introduction

Some of the followers in Rome believed that it was wrong to eat meat, and others were saying that certain foods should only be eaten on certain days. Paul says that there will be differences among God’s people, but that all of the believers need to be accepting of one another and not judge each other.

Today’s Reading 

Romans 14:1-23

Today’s Key Verse: Romans 14:17

For God’s kingdom is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives.

Reflect

Paul seeks to make the believers respect each other’s customs and to stop disagreements about foods that seem to be causing division among them. Within your community of faith, are there times when conflicts occur over various customs and traditions that people hold dear? How are such conflicts resolved?

Pray

Lord God, help me not to be quick to judge others and teach me to treat with respect those whose opinions differ from mine. May the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives guide my every thought and action this day. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Communities of faith experiencing divisiveness

Tomorrow’s Reading

1 Corinthians 12:1-11: The apostle Paul teaches about spiritual gifts.