The Weaker Brother (1)

In this chapter the Apostle confronts a very practical problem that existed in the church at Rome between the ‘weak’ (immature) and the ‘strong’ (mature) believers. The weak brethren were sensitive in their consciences concerning certain matters relating to things relating to things like meat offered to idols or the observance of special days. The strong on the other hand, had a better understanding of their freedom in Christ on these matters, knowing that they were done away with at Calvary. 2. The Apostle Paul presents a plea for mutual acceptance of one another’s positions to fulfill the greater purposes of unity and edification.