Paul encourages believers to consider the consciences of others, teaching that love may sometimes require laying aside personal freedoms so as not to cause a fellow believer to stumble—because wounding the conscience of another is a serious offense before Christ.
HEART CHECK QUESTIONS
- Is there any area of your life where you have a weak conscience? What can you do to strengthen your conscience?
- Do you have a weak conscience or a well-informed conscience?
- Do you often judge others on matters of liberty and conscience?
- Are you training yourself to listen to your conscience?
