Romans 14:16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: (Christian liberty.) I. IS EVIL SPOKEN OF — 1. By the enemies of the truth, when they see a want of harmony in the Church. 2. By the weak, when they condemn the free conduct of their stronger brethren. 3. By the strong, when they give offence to the consciences of the weak. II. MUST BE PROTECTED. 1. Against what? (1) Reproach. (2) In consequence of — (a) Offence. (b) Misuse. 2. How? (1) By not laying too much stress on matters unessential. (2) By a supreme regard for those things that are indispensable. 3. Why? Thereby — (1) We serve Christ. (2) Win the approbation of men. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let not then your good be evil spoken of: |
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