Daily Bible Reading Guide, June 2023 - "God’s Saving Word: Spiritual Renewal"Sample

June 29

Introduction

Some of the followers in Rome believed that it was wrong to eat meat, and others were saying that certain foods should only be eaten on certain days. Paul says that there will be differences among God’s people, but all the believers need to be accepting of one another and not judge each other.

Scripture Reading

Romans 14:1-12

Today’s Key Verse: Romans 14:8

If we live, it is for the Lord that we live, and if we die, it is for the Lord that we die. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Reflect

Paul instructs the believers to respect each other’s customs and to stop disagreements about food that seem to be causing division among them. Within your community of faith, are there times when conflicts occur over various customs and traditions that people hold dear? How are such conflicts resolved? Reread verses 7 and 8. What does it mean to you to "belong to the Lord," and how does such belonging impact the way you live?

Pray

Loving God, knowing I belong to you fills me with joy. Help me not to be quick to judge others, and teach me to treat with respect those whose opinions differ from mine. Guide my words and actions this day so that all I say and do is pleasing in your sight and gives glory and honor to you. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Romans 14:13-23: The apostle Paul admonishes the believers not to act in ways that may cause others to fall into sin.