Romans 14 - 16 (11th December) - Junming

Romans 14

Verse 4 "Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.''

In this chapter Paul tells us not to judge our fellow brothers and sisters-in-christ. Many times we see our fellow brothers and sisters, even our leaders and pastors and we pass a judgement on them. Truth is, unless we know the person full well, we do not know the circumstances and the true intention behind everything that the certain person does. And even if we do know that person fully(which really doesn't happen), God says it is up to Him to judge.

Perhaps some of us, we do not just judge. We pass our judgement on to other brothers and sisters, in other words, gossip and murmuring. God says it is a sin. It doesn't make logical sense to commit a sin just because we suspect a certain someone is doing something that is not right. Eventually, that person may be blameless, but we ourselves would have commited a sin. Not a good bargain at all. So, as hard as it might be, pray for God to give you a non-judgemental heart, eyes that see through His, and a heart that feels through His. Be aware of what we think and speak at all times.

Romans 15

Paul further emphasises on unity within the body of christ.

Verse 5-6 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.''

Through our love for each other, we can actually be a huge testimony of God's love for us! I remembered when i first became a christian, i saw how my cell group were really close to each other, and they were genuinely, sincerely concerned about each other's lives. That actually made me tell myself that i wanted to be in a family like that. So i encourage you to love your brothers as yourselves, like the way Jesus loved you.