Romans 14:1 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. NASB

What does weak faith look like? Do you tie it to works as the scriptures indicate in James epistle? Is weak faith the same as little faith? Jesus said little faith can move mountains, that doesn’t sound weak. Is weak faith even a bad thing? Here Paul tells us to accept those of weak faith.

Paul goes on to warn us, do not judge them. Not their works, not their service, not their attendance, but rather Paul says do not judge their opinions. I cannot think of anything that will shut down a witness faster than to be judged or ridiculed by your own brothers and sisters in Christ.

Do you share your opinions without fear? Do you share them at all? When it comes to group meetings, do you hold back, not willing to share? Is weak faith a timid voice? No? Then what is weak faith? You do not have to go much further in Romans 14 to discover Paul’s meaning.

Romans 14:2b he who is weak eats vegetables only. NASB

Paul is talking about our spiritual understanding of the scriptures. We will have weak opinions if we have weak understanding. We know from Hebrews that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Your opinions may be weak because you do not right discern the Word of God.

Do we all need to be bible scholars and teachers? No. If we are to use the bible to regulate our lives, to give our lives meaning, purpose, and direction, then some level of understanding should be attained. That cannot be left to the responsibility of preachers and teachers, it is personal and tailored to who you are by God.

John 14:26b the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things