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LIVE: YouTube LIVE
Speaker: Rev. Daniel Yaw 
Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Introduction
- Love is the very core of which as Christians we operate.  
- The next thing that the apostle Paul brings out in the Christian behavior in the church or the household of God is this big word called ACCEPTANCE.

A. ACCEPTANCE

"for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions."

- Welcome him or accept him
- It does not mean “all-embracing” to the point of compromise
- It is about debatable opinion
- There are differences and we must learn to accept one another. If we are to be attractive as disciples of Jesus Christ, this is one of the path we must all take

We know that differences can bring about divisions
- We tend to be wary of those who are different from us. 
- We question their motives.
- Being different looks competitive.

So Paul talks about two kinds of people:
- Those who are weak: Accept him first!
- Those who think they are strong: Do not despise the weak!

B. THE PRINCIPLE
- From this passage a few principles stood out in how we relate to one another.

1. We are His by His choice

2. We all share the same Lordship
a. Lordship implies possession
- He owns us. "You were bought with a price,"

b. Lordship implies provider
 "He who observes the day observes it in honor of the Lord. He also who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God."

c. Lordship implies living to please him.
"If we live, we live to the Lord; if we die, we die to the Lord."

Conclusion
- In summary, then, the lordship of Christ over our lives implies that he possesses us, that he provides for our needs forever, and that we do everything to please him and honor his name. 
- How?

• Don’t be offended
• Don’t be offensive

- Let us be a testimony so as to see the promise of God fulfil that all nations will see the grace of our Lord through His church.