It has happened within the last few weeks (both I and another person both admitted to it.) Both the other person and I were too strong in our response to a controversial subject.
When is the last time you or another Christian has admitted it when you or that person was wrong in the way you, he, or she handled something?
Being right, even when we are wrong can be more important to us than being right with God and being united with our fellow Christians. We can be too proud to admit it when we are acting selfishly, in pride, and in a fleshly way. Also, we fear being rejected if we admit our sins. So, we can put on a mask of perfection in the presence of our fellow Christians. In other words, it is very human for us not to own up and admit our sins to others.
Why do you believe that the following words are rarely heard among fellow Christians: “I was wrong, I am sorry. I hope you can forgive me.”?
We are to seek after experiencing the unity that we already have (Eph. 4:2-6). That unity can only be experienced when we who are Christians voluntarily seek to be all we already are in Christ. It cannot be forced on us.
What type of unity are we who are Christians to seek to obtain and experience?
How do you feel about anyone imposing their Christian views on you or using some type of pressure to get you to believe what they believe?
My answer to discussion question #1 Part 5
Jesus clearly explained to people the consequences of bad choices, but He did not pressure anyone to make good choices. The people He confronted did not face a spiritual tyrant but a loving Lord who invited them to freely choose to follow Him.
Discussion question #2 on The Silent War in the Church Part 5
Why, then, have Christians used force or pressure to impose their views on others, even killing thousands of those who did not agree with their views?
My answer to discussion question #2 Part 5
Seeking to persuade people to make voluntary choices that that agree with our views requires patience, empathy, and love. Some type of force gets quicker results. Also, if we are patient and listen to others, we may end up agreeing with them and change some of our views.
