Edify One Another

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
--Romans 14:18-19

Just a very, very, very strong commandment, loved ones. If we could just think of one verse to take with us today, at least from this afternoon hour, is that as we go forth, the things that we follow after, do they make for peace and do they edify? And if our decisions are made each and every day with that thought in mind, would it not be good for each and every one of us, that we've made for peace and that we've tried to edify.

Paul says, "It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak." --Romans 14:21 That's just the instruction that he gives to this church here, and for all of us today. It is really good for each and every one of us to consider the choices we make. Things that we do here on earth -- and not that we should be constantly looking over our shoulder and be so concerned about what people think -- but, loved ones, that we have a love for each other. And we have a consideration for the feelings, the concerns of others, and, in so doing, we can build each other up in a Spirit of peace and of edifying.
--Sermon Excerpt: Bro. D.F.