There have been times in my life that I have met someone that I really like that I just do not and cannot agree with certain things that they do in their life. They may be a Christian, however, there are just some things that they do that I don’t agree with, or I cannot agree with how they conduct themselves in certain situations. I still love them and care about them as a person but to be able to maintain my composure I ask God to help me be kind, gentle, compassionate and humble around them. Sometimes I can do this pretty good and others… well, not so good. I also know a couple of friends that really had some differences and tried to talk them through between themselves. They mulled over back and forth for hours about certain “spiritual” things and certain scripture in the Bible and just could not come to any kind of mutual ground. Unfortunately, that certain discussion led to a very upsetting ending. It hurt both parties and did what we thought might be irreparable damage to the relationship. However, time did heal and the two beloved friends of mine are alright once again. There may still be some differences but they have agreed to disagree and still love each other the way God intended. I have witnessed this firsthand and it can be done with love.
Apparently, even when Jesus and His disciples walked the earth there were the same kind of disagreements. Why? Because we are human and humans have issues. Paul talked about this in Ephesians in the letter to the church at Ephesus. He used a very strong word in the first sentence to emphasize how important this was to him and to the “church”. Paul used the word “beseech”. We don’t use that word very often if ever in our language today but it is a good word… here is the definition – beseech: ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. Paul was urging the people in the church of Ephesus to be kind and loving. Bearing with one another in love.
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
It is a very important thing to conduct ourselves if we call ourselves Christians. If the world does not see Jesus in us, who will they see Him in? I have also heard it said that we are the only Bible some people will ever read. Living for Him means to live the best we can with those we love and those that are not so loveable.
43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’[q] and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies![r] Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. 46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47 If you are kind only to your friends,[s] how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. 48 But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
The song attached is one by Susah Ashton and it is several years old. However, I do love the song because it talks about two friends that are disagreeing on some things yet one of the friends wants to just agree to disagree… in love. Enjoy!
The Song – Agree to Disagree – Susan Ashton
In Him,
Leah
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