Yesterday we heard of David's moral failure with Bathsheba. That sin led to the death of the noble husband of Bathsheba, Uriah. Nathan gave one of his most stunning prophecies. David immediately and utterly repented. Even so, Bathsheba and David's baby son died. This story has at least two morals: One sin leads to more sin. And sins have consequences, even when there has been forgiveness.
https://www.bible.com/bible/68/2sa.13.nlt
Like Psalm 111, Psalm 112 carries similar themes with the book of Proverbs. Verse 9 is quoted in the New Testament.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/psa.112
I am very happy that Paul didn't just give the churches a list of the celebrations and days that Christians were to consider as sacred. He did not give us a list of foods to not eat. That would have been the easy thing to do. To me it is a proof of God's inspiration that Paul does the counter-intuitive thing: He tells us each to decide as our conscience dictates before God. Paul was not interested in establishing a man-made religion. The things that matter are “living a life of goodness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” And when choosing our actions, let our conscience be our guide.
Translation notes:
1Accept other believers who are weak in [way that they believe//faith], and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.
5In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced [in your decision about this matter//that whichever day you choose is acceptable].
8If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, [(or do anything else,)] we belong to the Lord.
13So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.
15And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you eat it [right in front of him]. Don’t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died.
23But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and [eat/do] it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/rom.14
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