Whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached, and because of this I rejoice.
Philippians 1:18 NIV
With over 240 different denominations all claiming to preach Christ, there are bound to be differences. If you have trouble accepting that, listen to Paul, “The important thing is… Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice” (Philippians 1:18 NIV). Can you rejoice in that too? Or do you need to keep categorising everybody?
Get rid of your judgemental attitude and become broad-shouldered enough to let things be. Leave room for differences. Applaud good results, even if they weren’t arrived at by your preferred method. It takes grace to do that. To do otherwise is to clutter your mind with thoughts that rob you of both love and faith. Remember, “faith… worketh by love” (Galatians 5:6). If you’re not careful, you’ll become a petty, cranky, grim soul, who has to pour everybody into your mould before you can relax. And worse, you’ll do it all in the name of God!
Cut it out! If God calls somebody His child, start calling him or her your brother or sister, otherwise your attitude is worse than his or her belief. Listen, “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls” (Romans 14:4 NIV). They’re not your servant, they’re God’s. You’re out of your jurisdiction! Stop judging them, and get your eyes back where they belong – on Jesus!
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