In a day and age full of disinformation, manipulation, fake news, and overall a lot of fussing, I was greatly encouraged this week from the Bible and Paul
In Acts 18, Paul was able to speak to some of the greatest minds of his day. He saw philosophers, atheists, humanists, polytheist, and also some of the most educated religious scholars. What I noticed throughout all of this was the grace.
He didn’t mock people, shame them, attack them, or get mad they didn’t think like he did. All he did was present his truth which was the truth of God and the gospel. He told them what he had learned from the Bible and gospel of his life and explained it in a way that they all understand
Did everyone agree? No. Did he win big awards? No. But he did point people to God and give them the choice
Even though many did not agree he didn’t take it personally. He kept sharing the gospel. When people in Corinthians tried to honor him more than God he rebuked them but also encouraged them back to God and His word!
As Christians there is a LOT to fuss about with politics, masks, opinions, preferences, news media, social media, etc. At the end of the day, are we pointing people to Christ, or are we trying to get everyone to think how we think?
True gospel and Bible is not about making people agree with you, it’s not about mocking people, it’s not degrading people who don’t think like you
True gospel is showing people the mercy, love, and truth of God.
In an age of chaos, stay close to God so he can bring the peace. In the age of madness, show others the joy of Christ. In the age of depression and anger, show others what love and grace truly look like.
Spend more time reaching out with the truth of the Bible, not the opinions of man
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