Romans 14 - the weak and the strong

Is the strength of our faith comparable to the magnitude of our faith? Jesus told us in Matthew 17:19-20 that faith of a mustard seed…can move mountains. However, Paul in Romans 14 states that we should be considerate to fellow brothers who are weak in faith. Those weaker in faith described here were more so governed by one’s conscience of religiously following sets of rules and principles to live by. They have yet to really understand the religious liberation that Christ brought. However, those with stronger faith need to act with discernment in regards not to stumble those who follow religiously as they too, are earnest in seeking piousness. With the little faith they have, the weak can become strong. Those stronger in Christ should continue to encourage until those weaker in faith would realize the ultimate triumph of Christ above all. Religious piety would only get them that far but when that border crossing happens it will be as though a veil has been opened and the scales on the eyes fallen. Hence, grace and mercy abounds as we do all things in faith and confidence in our God, not dwelling on doubts, for all faithless matters is sin.