여러분의 하는 일이 하나님께서 보시기에 잘못된 것이 없다고 판단되더라도 그것은 마음속에만 간직해 두십시오. 여러분의 믿음을 다른 사람들 앞에서 자랑해 보이지 마십시오. 다른 사람에게 상처를 줄지도 모르니까 말입니다. 자기가 옳다고 생각하는 일을 밀고 나가면서도 아무에게도 해를 주지 않는 사람은 행복한 사람입니다.
이 구절의 의미
This verse from Romans says if you have faith in something, keep it between yourself and God. It's good to not judge yourself for the things you believe are okay. Paul is speaking here.
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Imagine you really like eating broccoli but your friend thinks it's yucky. This verse tells us that as long as you feel good about liking broccoli, that's what matters! But don't tell your friend they're wrong for not liking it.
역사적 배경
Paul wrote Romans around 57 AD to the Christians in Rome who were facing divisions over practices like eating meat or observing certain days. He is addressing these conflicts and urging them towards unity.
오늘의 적용
If you decide not to eat pork because of your faith, but others do, don't feel bad about it and respect their choices as well. Keep your beliefs personal but be open-minded towards others’ choices.