Peace and Mutual Edification
Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Paul writes, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Eph 4:3 and goes on to speak of spiritual gifts which EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY needs to exercise to the mutual benefit of the Christian community. "Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Eph 4:15,16 So the effort to be made by each is the exercise of their spiritual gifts in cooperation with the body as a whole. And "try to excel in gifts that build up the church." 1Cor 14:12
Likewise with regards to those outside the Church, "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Heb 12:14 Live in peace without compromising your holiness. "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Rom 12:18
But the main application from this chapter is to not unnecessarily offend others.
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Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Paul writes, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Eph 4:3 and goes on to speak of spiritual gifts which EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY needs to exercise to the mutual benefit of the Christian community. "Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Eph 4:15,16 So the effort to be made by each is the exercise of their spiritual gifts in cooperation with the body as a whole. And "try to excel in gifts that build up the church." 1Cor 14:12
Likewise with regards to those outside the Church, "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Heb 12:14 Live in peace without compromising your holiness. "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Rom 12:18
But the main application from this chapter is to not unnecessarily offend others.
The Berean Christian Bible Study Resources
