Monday, January 24, 2022

Unity?

 Is it possible to value theology, hate sin, and fight for unity?  We have few examples, but God commands all three. Our divisions usually aren’t caused by a difference of theology but a lack of relationship. Our problem is not our difference of opinion or interpretation; it’s the shallowness of our love. When love is lacking, it almost makes it worse that we keep talking about it. If we are willing to let the Holy Spirit take precedence we will find a much more diverse, beautiful family of believers because it is the family that God has made, not the one we have chosen. 

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