THE ADVENT TRUTH. (Romans 14:5) One of the most misused verses in the Bible. Many quote it to say, “We can keep any day as our Sabbath now.” But let’s slow down and read what Paul actually said — and the context. The chapter begins with “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters” (v. 1). He’s talking about opinions, not God’s clear commandments. The Sabbath is not in the category of “optional.” It was written by God’s own finger in stone (Ex. 20:8-11), called holy (Isa. 58:13), and kept by Jesus and the apostles long after the cross (Luke 4:16, Acts 13:14, 17:2, 18:4). In Romans 14, Paul is addressing believers who disagreed over fast days and optional feast observances. Some thought one day was better for fasting; others didn’t. That’s why verse 6 talks about eating or not eating — not about weekly Sabbath worship. If Romans 14:5 meant “any day is fine” for the Sabbath, then Paul was contradicting himself — because he still kept the seventh day every week, and even told Gentiles to meet again the next Sabbath (Acts 13:42-44). This is why “let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind” can’t apply to the Ten Commandments. Imagine applying that to adultery or stealing. God’s moral law is not left up to “personal conviction.” Jesus said heaven and earth would pass away before His law did (Matt. 5:17-19). Heaven and earth are still here. And Isaiah 66:22-23 shows the Sabbath will be kept in the new earth. So no, Romans 14:5 is not a divine permission slip to erase one of God’s commandments. It’s about charity in non-essential matters — not changing God’s holy day. Don’t twist Paul’s words to make him a lawbreaker.