Sorting Out God's Orders from Our Opinions, Part 1
March 15, 2017
Life is never “black and white”—there are always gray areas to navigate. But whether we’re believers or not, we all have a “conscience,” telling us right from wrong. On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez presents a clear test you can use to determine what the boundaries are in the “gray areas” of your own life.
References:
Romans 14:1-6
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