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And, when addressing the issues of weakness, Apostle Paul specifically identified two areas of concern: food and holy days. For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer whose faith is weak (with a sensitive conscience) will eat only vegetables. Similarly, some are very concerned about observing special holy days, while others consider each day alike. (Romans 14:2- 5).

Those who consider issues like this very important, with regard to the Kingdom are regarded as weak “whose faith is weak” (Romans 14:1) while those who does not are strong. He further address the issue as follows. “But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. (1 Corinthians 8:8)

So, the food and observance of holy days have nothing at all to do with salvation. We are no better off for partaking or abstaining, because these things are of no significance to the kingdom of God.

Instead, those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. “Because God is the Creator of all things, nothing is unclean in and of itself…” (Romans 14:14)

“Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. (Romans 14:1)

Prophet Micah proclaims: “No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

So, part of our walk with the Lord is our dedication to “stop doing wrong and learn to do what is right,” which Prophet Isaiah confirms: “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless…” (Isaiah 1:17 NIV)

“Don’t let the downtrodden be humiliated again. Instead, let the poor and needy praise your name.”(Psalm 74:21)