It can be difficult to distinguish the difference between a mature Christian with faith, understanding freedom versus indulgence. Often times, I find that regardless of certain different stances on subjects, there are still fundamental areas that will stay similar or aligned. Examples of this involve a passion or devotion to God, commitment to studying scripture, a selfless heart towards others, etc. Seeing these qualities has always made me re-evaluate any stances or judgements I may make, towards Christians who follow much different cultural values. I’m typically amazed by how unified Christians can actually be, especially those I meet outside of LACPC. So to conclude, at least knowing that there are key non-negotiable roots about Christianity that the other…
A: I would say that church members may have their differences in certain things, but I think those moments that normally would cause division can be a time of unification. It just has to be done with tact and Grace from both parties. There are times where opposing opinions will happen, and these juxtapositing views can be a time for opening one’s mindset in addition of refining a person’s relationship with the other person with the dividing opinion. Doing it with tact and discernment that is given by God can help use that conflict to build a stronger bond and unifiy the community. I prefaced before that small group is a time where that happens, but we don’t…
Question 1It is so easy for people to judge others. Especially when they do not think, look, or act similar to what we are use to. Personally, I find myself judging on things that I am in no position to judge. Patience plays a big role in being understanding and gracious towards others. Especially when that patience needs to exist during the time I listen to others. While listening, I need to exercise empathy and seek to try and understand why others have different convictions or opeinions. I must see that their perspective comes from the way their lives have been shaped through personal experience and where they stand in their spiritual growth. May I remember that God is the…
Being understanding and gracious towards others with different convictions in the faith is trickier and a lot more nuanced than it seems. I know I used to think that everything in the world was fairly black and white and that if people disagreed, one side or both were in the wrong. Now, I see that there are different aspects and facets to these different viewpoints, each which have their own pros/cons and implications of such pros/cons. Although there are some ideas that I dismiss without much thought, I have come to realize that I must take these different viewpoints and see what is trying to be addressed. There is always something that can be learned from different views…
Question 1
It can be difficult to distinguish the difference between a mature Christian with faith, understanding freedom versus indulgence. Often times, I find that regardless of certain different stances on subjects, there are still fundamental areas that will stay similar or aligned. Examples of this involve a passion or devotion to God, commitment to studying scripture, a selfless heart towards others, etc. Seeing these qualities has always made me re-evaluate any stances or judgements I may make, towards Christians who follow much different cultural values. I’m typically amazed by how unified Christians can actually be, especially those I meet outside of LACPC. So to conclude, at least knowing that there are key non-negotiable roots about Christianity that the other…
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A: I would say that church members may have their differences in certain things, but I think those moments that normally would cause division can be a time of unification. It just has to be done with tact and Grace from both parties. There are times where opposing opinions will happen, and these juxtapositing views can be a time for opening one’s mindset in addition of refining a person’s relationship with the other person with the dividing opinion. Doing it with tact and discernment that is given by God can help use that conflict to build a stronger bond and unifiy the community. I prefaced before that small group is a time where that happens, but we don’t…
Question 1 It is so easy for people to judge others. Especially when they do not think, look, or act similar to what we are use to. Personally, I find myself judging on things that I am in no position to judge. Patience plays a big role in being understanding and gracious towards others. Especially when that patience needs to exist during the time I listen to others. While listening, I need to exercise empathy and seek to try and understand why others have different convictions or opeinions. I must see that their perspective comes from the way their lives have been shaped through personal experience and where they stand in their spiritual growth. May I remember that God is the…
Question 1
Being understanding and gracious towards others with different convictions in the faith is trickier and a lot more nuanced than it seems. I know I used to think that everything in the world was fairly black and white and that if people disagreed, one side or both were in the wrong. Now, I see that there are different aspects and facets to these different viewpoints, each which have their own pros/cons and implications of such pros/cons. Although there are some ideas that I dismiss without much thought, I have come to realize that I must take these different viewpoints and see what is trying to be addressed. There is always something that can be learned from different views…