Romans 14
"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgement on disputable matters"
As we grow physically, so we grow spiritually in our faith. Physical growth is related to age, spiritual grow is not. You can encounter a young person who is very mature in her faith. Or you can encounter a person who is old and yet is not very mature. Within a church you will encounter all different levels of spiritual maturity.
Paul asks us to have patience with those who are spiritually immature in issues that are disputable. Our task is to help them grow up. Notice how he uses the word "disputable" instead of saying in "all" matters. I believe that in matters that are essential to faith, Paul would have us correct and teach when we hear or see actions that show weak faith. This doesn't mean we are judging or condemning but acting as a parent does in helping his son grow into maturity.
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