Romans 14:5 New International Version (NIV)
5 One person considers one day more sacred than
another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully
convinced in their own mind.
So often we let personal preference, peer pressure, and
concerns about the celebration of certain days, especially holidays, have a
divisive effect on our Christian relationships. Bottom line, we're not to try
to press our opinion or position on anyone else. We're not to judge another
because he doesn't celebrate a special day to the Lord and we're not to judge
another because she does celebrate special days. This is a matter of personal
conviction that revolves around our desire to please the Lord and to honor him
in ways we feel are appropriate. Let's not be so insecure that we have to do
what everyone else does or force anyone else to do as we prefer. Instead, let's
remember the right angle to take with all things: honor God with everything we
are and to consider the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thought for today:
Do I honor God in my words, thoughts and deeds?
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