Why Do I Need the Old Testament Scriptures?
Paul calls us as Christians to care for one another in the body of Christ. Beginning in Romans 14:1 and continuing through 15:7 Paul addresses the issue of how those who are “strong in faith” and those who are “weak in faith” should respond to each other over what he calls “doubtful disputations” (KJV) or “opinions” (NASB, ESV, RSV). Ultimately, what Paul wants us to take away from this passage are these four words: “it is worth it”. It was worth it when Christ gave His life to save us from our sins — He wasn’t trying to please Himself, but His Father. It is worth it when those of us who are strong in faith give up our rights to please our weaker brothers and sisters in Christ for their edification.