Charles Ellicott Commentary Romans 14:1

"But him that is weak in faith receive ye, [yet] not for decision of scruples." — Romans 14:1 (ASV)

Weak in the faith...—The presence of a single strong dominant motive is likely to silence petty scruples. Where the eye is single—where all the powers and faculties of a person are concentrated on one object, and that object is the highest that can engage human thought or affection—there will naturally be a certain breadth of view. The opposite of this is to be weak in the faith. There may be a sincere desire to lead a religious life, and yet the mind is preoccupied with petty details, each of which is painfully judged by itself, and not in relation to a central principle.

Receive ye.—Welcome him; stretch out the hand of friendship to him.

Doubtful disputations.—The marginal rendering is more precise: "to judge his doubtful thoughts," or "to criticize his scruples." The strong are to deal tenderly with the weak, and not engage them in discussions about intricate points of conscience.