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Brian Trainer
May 21, 2016

“Sticks, Stones, and Steaks” part 3

"Sticks, Stones, and Steaks" part 3

Believers seeking to glorify God should never associate themselves with elements that are linked to the world system regardless of the reasons, the personal rights, or the perceived cost.

May 21, 2016

“Sticks, Stones, and Steaks” part 2

"Sticks, Stones, and Steaks" part 2

Paul’s first two principles in decisionmaking involve encroachment (will it go against the demands of my conscience, 8:7) and example (will it set a helpful pattern for others to follow, 8:12-13).

May 20, 2016

“Sticks, Stones, and Steaks” part 1

"Sticks, Stones, and Steaks" part 1

In debatable issues, things in which we have no direct scriptural instruction, we are often confronted with decisions between individual personal liberty and Christian community sensitivity.