Separation of Church and Hate Week 1: Accepting

In this sermon, we explore how we can navigate differences of opinion, both in Paul’s time and today. Back then, the debate was over eating meat sacrificed to idols-some saw it as sinful, while others had no issue with it. Paul’s advice was simple: acceptance. He urges believers to “accept the one whose faith is weak” and avoid judgment or contempt. Today, as we face our own divisive issues, Romans 14 reminds us to pursue unity by accepting one another as Christ accepted us, living in harmony despite our differences.
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[@elizabethmchenry3102]

Perfect topic for everyone! We experience this in real time.

[@OuirMothair]

While I appreciate the message in this sermon about unity and not letting disputable matters divide the church, it’s hard to reconcile this with some of the divisive stances the church has taken on issues like homosexuality. If we are to avoid letting non-salvation issues drive wedges between us, why do we hold such rigid, exclusionary positions on something that isn’t central to the gospel? When we create division around personal convictions that aren’t salvation issues, we risk pushing people away and causing real harm, rather than embodying the love and acceptance we’re called to show. Shouldn’t our focus be on bringing people together in Christ rather than driving them away over disputable matters?
Why are we preaching one thing-about not letting divisive personal opinions push wedges between us-while also preaching non-salvation issues and taking divisive stances on them? It feels contradictory and counterproductive to the unity we’re called to pursue.