Romans 14:1-23: Do Not Judge Weaker Christians

Rev. Kevin Yoakum, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Riverview, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 14. St. Paul writes, “One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables.” (v. 2) No, he’s not talking about vegetarians! The Apostle is referring to those Christians who, for a variety of reasons, believed it was sinful to eat certain things. Some held that certain days were holier than others. Others felt that food used in pagan rituals was off-limits to Christians. In response to this, many in Rome felt free regarding these things were being judgmental toward these weaker Christians. In this episode, Pastors Booe and Yoakum meditate on St. Paul’s teaching that Christians must not judge one another, but “pursue what makes for peace.” (v. 19)