Romans 14:14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
This verse is a real clincher! Paul knows and is persuaded by the Lord Jesus himself that there is nothing unclean of itself. It is in how the man esteems the gray area himself. Now, if you see this verse in the light of this entire discussion, you will realize that Paul was willing to limit his freedom.
He didn’t see anything wrong with it. The days in themselves are not unclean, nor is the meat unclean. The issue is in the heart of the brother. You know he will say he will do nothing to offend his brother. He is more concerned about the other brother’s conscience than his own freedom.
That is a good lesson for us. So many people like this chapter because it seems to give them the right to do things that offend others. That is not the Biblical attitude. It is not what Paul thought, obviously.
He was even convinced that there was no problem with the meat but! But! But! That didn’t allow him to trample over his brother’s conscience or mock him. How many young Christians love to flaunt their freedoms and mock others?
How many older Christians love to be judgmental of others based on these gray areas? Well, decide now to honor and serve God and keep this Romans 14 attitude.