2. Romans 14 Freedom of speech Freedom of speech Biblical morality Biblical morality Isa. 5:20 Isa. 5:20

3. But our goal today is not to dwell on where we should, or should not, eat a meal.

4. What did I learn from Chick-fil-a?

5. I. Understands hospitality

6. “Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” Rom. 12:13 Hospitality—only found here and Heb. 13:2. Hospitality—only found here and Heb. 13:2. “Fond of strangers” “Fond of strangers” Early Christians opened their homes to guests! Early Christians opened their homes to guests! Hospitality was considered a sacred duty! Heb. 13:2; Mt. 25:31-46; 22:39; 1 Tim. 3:2 Hospitality was considered a sacred duty! Heb. 13:2; Mt. 25:31-46; 22:39; 1 Tim. 3:2

7. “Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” Rom. 12:13 “Given to” comes from a single Greek word and means persecute. “Given to” comes from a single Greek word and means persecute.

8. II. Family friendly

9. “…Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven…” A successful, evangelistic, vision-minded church makes a place for families! A successful, evangelistic, vision-minded church makes a place for families! Titus 2:1-7 Titus 2:1-7

10. III. Offers good benefits

11. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” Jn. 10:10

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