Acts 11:1-4 "Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, saying, "You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!" But Peter explained it to them in order from the beginning, saying:"
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Be careful what you argue about with another believer.
It seems like Christians love to get together and discuss their differences. While I do think some differences need to be discussed, I think we spend way too much time and energy on these discussions. There is so much to do for the Kingdom that we can't afford to waste this time. At the end of this brief season we call life, God will not ask us how many arguments we have won but rather He will ask us how many souls we have won. Believers cannot get anything done when arguing with one another.
In arguing, believers are not winning souls but instead are distracted by other issues and possibly giving a bad witness. Let's not over emphasize our differences but join together and serve side by side. If you call Calvary Chapel of the Triad your home, I ask you to be careful not to argue these differences. Instead, serve together along side one another. John 13:35 reads, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." NKJV
Dear Lord,
help me to love the people You have placed around me in my life. Help me not to argue and enter into strife with brothers and sisters.
help me to love the people You have placed around me in my life. Help me not to argue and enter into strife with brothers and sisters.
Lord while there are some things worth arguing about, there are things that are not worth arguing about. Lord, please give me the wisdom to know the difference. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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