Romans 14:15 Meaning
But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
Context Explained
13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
14I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
15But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
16Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 8:11
Both verses warn against causing a brother to stumble through one's actions.
Galatians 5:13
This verse emphasizes serving one another in love, similar to the message in Romans.
Philippians 2:4
Encourages looking out for the interests of others, aligning with the theme of charity.
Source: Romans 14:15