Note: This covers Saturday and Sunday's readings
Paul finishes Romans with several themes and exhortations. First, he exhort the faithful to obey those in authority, secular and spiritual. He states that Christians pay their taxes to the civil governments as a sign of respect and as a duty to their fellow citizens.
Christians are to manifest respect and love to all they encounter, so it only follows that believers are forgiving of other believers, especially those weak in the faith. Arguing and disputing instead of listening and encouraging does harm and does not build up the faith of those who are weak. Many times this is a form of self-righteousness when one believer denigrates another.
Continuing this line of thinking in chapter 15, Paul exhorts us to live for others. We are to build them up in Christ.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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