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10/24/2017

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Never Impede Another
 Toni Smothers
 
Scripture Reading: Romans 15:1-13
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Scripture Quote: Romans 14:20-21 (NIV) 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 to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.
 
The self-denying principles of the Gospel teach us that we should avoid everything which may be an occasion of offense to another believer or that might cause dissension. Jesus told his disciples that things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. We all travel a path to gradual, varying levels of maturity. It is unloving to impede another's journey by causing them indecision or confusion in their faith.
 
We can refrain from questionable behaviors when in their presence. We do this out of love and respect for their journey. Doubts about what should or should not be consumed as food or drink can cause self-condemnation by disregarding those doubts. There is never a good reason to cause another undue stress. Jesus didn't teach his disciples to make legalistic arguments within the church body, but to spread the good news of salvation. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we can be accommodating peacemakers, encouragers and dedicated to helping others grow in their faith.
 
Today’s meditation: Never be a stumbling block to another’s faith.
 
Memory Verse: Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. Romans 14:1 (NIV)



​Sepa lo que Dios odia
 Toni sofoca
 
Lectura bíblica: Proverbios 6: 1-35
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Cita de las Escrituras: El Señor pone a prueba a los rectos y al pecador, pero tiene odio en su alma por el amante de los actos violentos. Salmos 11: 5 (BBE)
 
Los cristianos que deciden tomarse en serio la autodisciplina en relación con la ley de Dios pueden ofrecer ese esfuerzo como un acto de sacrificio de obediencia. Dios nos dice claramente que odia ciertos comportamientos, como una condescendencia orgullosa y una actitud de "más santo que tú". Dios Todopoderoso es verdad y no puede tolerar a nadie que no ame ni diga la verdad. Debemos ser honestos delante de Él y los unos a los otros. Dios también odia el asesinato o la violencia contra un inocente. Aborrece un corazón que deliberadamente idea tramas malvadas, así como uno con un apetito por las cosas pecaminosas.
 
Finalmente, Dios dice que es una abominación malvada ser una persona que causa discordia entre cualquier grupo de personas. Debemos amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos y ser pacificadores entre los hombres. Nuestro dios es santo Su perfección de corazón y su disposición de pureza le imposibilitan asociarse con aquellos cuyas vidas no están reguladas por sus preceptos divinos. Él nos dice en Su Palabra lo que es aborrecible para Él. Él sabía que éramos pecadores y necesitó a Cristo para limpiarnos. Es sorprendente que nuestro asombroso Dios haya provisto todo lo que necesitamos para conocer su corazón. Date cuenta de que es nuestra buena intención y nuestro esfuerzo deliberado lo que Dios valora: no merece nada menos.
 
La meditación de hoy: La Biblia nos dice cómo vivir - Léelo.
 
Verso para memorizar: El SEÑOR examina a los justos, pero a los malvados, a los que aman la violencia, lo odia con pasión. Salmos 11: 5 (BBE)
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    Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines.  She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 10 pound, furry, Morky muse, 'Sweet Pea.' Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community. 

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