Don't Be a

Stumbling Block
Romans 14:13-23

C_____________
Romans 1-3

J____________
Romans 4-5

S______________
Romans 6-8

Condemnation
Romans 1-3

Justification
Romans 4-5

Sanctification
Romans 6-8

R___________
Romans 9-11

A__________

Romans 12-15a

C__________

Romans 15b-16

Restoration
Romans 9-11

Application
Romans 12-15a

Conclusion
Romans 15b-16

Don't Be a
Stumbling Block
Romans 14:13-23

Romans 14:13-23
13 So lets stop condemning each
other. Decide instead to live in such
a way that you will not cause
another believer to stumble and fall.
14 I know and am convinced on the
authority of the Lord Jesus that no
food, in and of itself, is wrong to
eat. But if someone believes it is
wrong, then for that person it is
wrong.

Romans 14:13-23
15 And if another believer is
distressed by what you eat, you are
not acting in love if you eat it. Dont
let your eating ruin someone for
whom Christ died. 16 Then you will
not be criticized for doing
something you believe is good. 17
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but
of living a life of goodness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:13-23
18 If you serve Christ with this
attitude, you will please God, and
others will approve of you, too. 19
So then, let us aim for harmony in
the church and try to build each
other up. 20 Dont tear apart the
work of God over what you eat.
Remember, all foods are
acceptable, but it is wrong to eat
something if it makes another
person stumble.

Romans 14:13-23
21 It is better not to eat meat or
drink wine or do anything else if it
might cause another believer to
stumble. 22 You may believe theres
nothing wrong with what you are
doing, but keep it between yourself
and God. Blessed are those who
dont feel guilty for doing something
they have decided is right.

Romans 14:13-23
23 But if you have doubts about
whether or not you should eat
something, you are sinning if you go
ahead and do it. For you are not
following your convictions. If you do
anything you believe is not right,
you are sinning.

Romans 14:13-23
13 So lets stop condemning each
other. Decide instead to live in such
a way that you will not cause
another believer to stumble and fall.
14 I know and am convinced on the
authority of the Lord Jesus that no
food, in and of itself, is wrong to
eat. But if someone believes it is
wrong, then for that person it is
wrong.

Make the decision

right now NOT to
be a stumbling
block.

How to be a
Stumbling Block?

How not to be a
Stumbling Block?

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- __________ each
other
- _________ on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- _____________ one
another
- Acting in _____
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
13 So lets stop condemning each
other. Decide instead to live in such
a way that you will not cause
another believer to stumble and fall.
14 I know and am convinced on the
authority of the Lord Jesus that no
food, in and of itself, is wrong to
eat. But if someone believes it is
wrong, then for that person it is
wrong.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- __________ each
other
- _________ on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- _____________ one
another
- Acting in _____
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- _________ on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- _____________ one
another
- Acting in _____
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
13 So lets stop condemning each
other. Decide instead to live in such
a way that you will not cause
another believer to stumble and fall.
14 I know and am convinced on the
authority of the Lord Jesus that no
food, in and of itself, is wrong to
eat. But if someone believes it is
wrong, then for that person it is
wrong.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- _________ on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in _____
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
15 And if another believer is
distressed by what you eat, you are
not acting in love if you eat it. Dont
let your eating ruin someone for
whom Christ died. 16 Then you will
not be criticized for doing
something you believe is good. 17
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but
of living a life of goodness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- _________ on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
15 And if another believer is
distressed by what you eat, you are
not acting in love if you eat it. Dont
let your eating ruin someone for
whom Christ died. 16 Then you will
not be criticized for doing
something you believe is good. 17
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but
of living a life of goodness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
15 And if another believer is
distressed by what you eat, you are
not acting in love if you eat it. Dont
let your eating ruin someone for
whom Christ died. 16 Then you will
not be criticized for doing
something you believe is good. 17
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but
of living a life of goodness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
_____ of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for _______
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of
others

Romans 14:13-23
15 And if another believer is
distressed by what you eat, you are
not acting in love if you eat it. Dont
let your eating ruin someone for
whom Christ died. 16 Then you will
not be criticized for doing
something you believe is good. 17
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but
of living a life of goodness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:13-23
18 If you serve Christ with this
attitude, you will please God, and
others will approve of you, too. 19
So then, let us aim for harmony in
the church and try to build each
other up. 20 Dont tear apart the
work of God over what you eat.
Remember, all foods are
acceptable, but it is wrong to eat
something if it makes another
person stumble.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- _____ each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of

What does
harmony in the
church look like?

Romans 14:13-23
18 If you serve Christ with this
attitude, you will please God, and
others will approve of you, too. 19
So then, let us aim for harmony in
the church and try to build each
other up. 20 Dont tear apart the
work of God over what you eat.
Remember, all foods are
acceptable, but it is wrong to eat
something if it makes another
person stumble.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- _______ apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- Build each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of

Romans 14:13-23
18 If you serve Christ with this
attitude, you will please God, and
others will approve of you, too. 19
So then, let us aim for harmony in
the church and try to build each
other up. 20 Dont tear apart the
work of God over what you eat.
Remember, all foods are
acceptable, but it is wrong to eat
something if it makes another
person stumble.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- Tearing apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- Build each other
up
- Withholding your
own _______ in
consideration of

Romans 14:13-23
21 It is better not to eat meat or
drink wine or do anything else if it
might cause another believer to
stumble. 22 You may believe theres
nothing wrong with what you are
doing, but keep it between yourself
and God. Blessed are those who
dont feel guilty for doing something
they have decided is right.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- Tearing apart the
work of God
- Not ______ about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- Build each other
up
- Withholding your
own freedom in
consideration of

Romans 14:13-23
21 It is better not to eat meat or
drink wine or do anything else if it
might cause another believer to
stumble. 22 You may believe theres
nothing wrong with what you are
doing, but keep it between yourself
and God. Blessed are those who
dont feel guilty for doing something
they have decided is right.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- Tearing apart the
work of God
- Not caring about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- Build each other
up
- Withholding your
own freedom in
consideration of

Romans 14:13-23
23 But if you have doubts about
whether or not you should eat
something, you are sinning if you go
ahead and do it. For you are not
following your convictions. If you do
anything you believe is not right,
you are sinning.

How not to be a
How to be a
Stumbling Block? Stumbling Block?
- Condemning each
other
- Insisting on your
own way
- Tearing apart the
work of God
- Not caring about
how others think

- Understanding
one another
- Acting in love
- Exhibiting the
Fruit of the Spirit
- Aiming for
harmony
- Build each other
up
- Withholding your
own freedom in
consideration of

How have you

been a stumbling
block to others?

What will you do

to not be a
stumbling block
to others?

Don't Be a
Stumbling Block
Romans 14:13-23