Jan 8, 2023
Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable
Series: Romans
There will always be times when we disagree with someone over something, even in the church. But, not every disagreement needs to devolve into an argument.
In the opening paragraphs of Romans 14, Paul offers 3 suggestions on how we can disagree without being disagreeable. 1st, he calls us to stop judging one another. 2nd, he encourages us to serve God the best we know how. And, 3rd, he tells us to save the judgment for God.
Live for the Lord and don’t look for reasons to rundown other Christians.
Romans 14:1-12
Jan. 8, 2023
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