Al Barringer

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is wrong.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 14:11 NLT

For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the LORD, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’”

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 14:8 NLT

If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 14:7 NLT

For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves.

almost 11 years ago

Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 14:3 NLT

Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 14:1 NLT

Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

finished reading Romans 11, Romans 12, Romans 13 in New Testament in 90 Days:

I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin....

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:14 NLT

Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:13 NLT

Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:8 NLT

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:7 NLT

Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:6 NLT

Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 13:2 NLT

So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 12:21 NLT

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 12:19 NLT

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 12:17 NLT

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 12:16 NLT

Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

almost 11 years ago

Al Barringer

highlighted Romans 12:12 NLT

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

almost 11 years ago

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