Proverbs of a 39 yr old man
We have to be careful with skin growths or skin tags on our bodies. Not to cut them off without making sure with a doctor if a main artery or vessel is mixed in there. Could be nothing or could be something. But be careful not to go cutting away at something that has deep repercussions. This can be the same for people who have a weak conscience in an a certain area of their lives. We tell people to tough it out or just cut these things out of there lives right away. It actually needs to be handled carefully and delicately through the power of Holy Spirit. What you think is a small sin growth with no attachments, actually may have a main artery of the spiritual heart. And by breaking the spirit because you want to be right, you have harmed a brother or sister with a weak conscience. Take time to hear someone out and let God in Christ surface what needs to be surfaced. There could be generational curses or soul ties that you are trying to pass off as lazy Christians. So be careful that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble. You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who don’t feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right. Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. We need to not only share the truth in love, but also be truth in love so God in Christ can use us for his glorious ministry of reconciliation.
Study James 4:12
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