The instruction to the church as to how to deal with others with differing opinions in areas not specifically addressed in the Scripture, is very clear. We can say that how to deal with one another concerning "gray areas" is not in itself a "gray area." Paul uses some very clear and firm language when it comes to giving instruction in how we are to deal with one another in the church.
In Part One of this section, which encompasses verses 1-12, the Spirit exhorts us to "Receive One another." He gives us four reasons as the basis for this command. We are to receive one another because 1) God received them; 2) because he will stand or fall before God alone; 3) Christ is LORD (not you); 4) Christ is judge (not you)
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A native of New York, Pastor LoSardo was saved by the grace of God in 1986 after hearing the Gospel from his brother, while pursuing a career in scientific research. He was ordained into the ministry in 1995 and served as the Associate Pastor of a large Messianic Congregation...