Do Not Cause Another to Stumble
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Rom 14:19
Let us therefore... In order to have the blessings of Rom. 14:17-18 we must follow whatever brings them about. All bickering over meats, drinks, sabbaths, and nonessential things must be stopped and that which edifies others must be taught.
may edify another... Edify means confirming or building. In other words, instead of tearing someone down, build them up.
Continuing his emphasis on not hindering another Christian’s spiritual life, Paul urged his readers, Let us therefore make every effort (lit., “Let us keep on pursuing”) to do what leads to peace (lit., “the things of peace”; cf. Rom. 14:17) and to mutual edification (lit., “and the things of building up one another”; cf. Rom. 15:2; 1Thes. 5:11).
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