NIV Romans 14:
Paul answered:
Well, Paul did here in Romans 14.
The following are some examples of what I regard as disputable matters/opinions: worshipping on Saturday, baptizing babies, etc.
Titus 3:
Sure, but only if it can be done in a peaceful manner without egotism. When I was younger, I used to argue with Christians, pastors, JWs, and everyone. Now that I am older and milder, I replied, "No thanks but God bless you." I didn't realize it back then: but all the arguing raised my blood pressure and it was affecting my heart. I have finally learned to take it easy. I proposed A Disciplined Probabilistic Approach to Biblical Hermeneutics to minimize bickering.
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ESV:1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.
Berean Standard Bible:As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.
Welcome the ones who are weak in faith to the Body of Christ. Do not argue/judge them about disputable matters/opinions.Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
Should we serve meat in a common dinner with our vegetarian brothers?2 One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.
Paul answered:
Are we supposed to keep our convictions private, or not?21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.
Should we publicly approve something that may cause another person to stumble?22a So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.
Well, Paul did here in Romans 14.
The following are some examples of what I regard as disputable matters/opinions: worshipping on Saturday, baptizing babies, etc.
Titus 3:
1 Corinthians 4:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Should we attempt to resolve disputable matters/opinions?6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another.
Sure, but only if it can be done in a peaceful manner without egotism. When I was younger, I used to argue with Christians, pastors, JWs, and everyone. Now that I am older and milder, I replied, "No thanks but God bless you." I didn't realize it back then: but all the arguing raised my blood pressure and it was affecting my heart. I have finally learned to take it easy. I proposed A Disciplined Probabilistic Approach to Biblical Hermeneutics to minimize bickering.
See also