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Posted by Dion Todd June 26th, 2024 2,427 Views 30 Comments
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. Titus 3:8-9 WEB.
Years ago, I felt everyone needed to believe like me, and I could make a convincing argument about why. In bible college, we often had vigorous discussions about some petty point of doctrine. Yet, not once do I remember convincing anyone of anything except to avoid me when they saw me coming.
Jesus told us to Love God and to love each other. Yet by large, we search out reasons to disagree. It is great to discuss things, but when you reach a point of disagreement and neither party will change their mind, move on to the next topic. It is OK to disagree. We are all wrong about something, and no one needs our approval to go to heaven. So be nice and be loving in your conversation.
It has to sadden the Lord to see His people pointing their fingers at each other while the world looks on and laughs. We argue amongst ourselves like little spoiled children, accusing each other while the world goes to hell around us. Heresy has become anything we don't like.
We don't have to agree on everything. Jesus is Lord. He died for our sins, He was resurrected, and by faith in Him, we are saved. If we can agree on these things, let us be happy and not seek reasons to disagree. Some people eat meat. Some do not. Some go to church on Sunday, and some do not. Some drink wine, while others do not. Some prefer dresses, and some do not.
People don't have to agree with you to be saved because you are not God. In a family, the children may not agree or even like one another, but the parents love them all just the same. In the same way, God loves us all, even the people we don't like.
So do yourself a favor today and just let the disagreement go. You don't have to be right. And if you are, you shouldn't be so insecure about what others think. If they are wrong, God will fix them sooner or later. Adding more words will usually broaden the gap between you and them every time. Let's agree to disagree.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Yes yes yes I try! Very good Pastor thank you!
Lord please guide me through this live. Speak to me so I can understand. I love you Amen❤️
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 year ago
So true Amen
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you once again Pastor Dion for this devotion!!
Amen!
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 year ago
Amen
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Hi Elena, God bless you! 🙏
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Amen and Amen!!! What a good scripture passage for today, for me! I pray for the mighty Holy Spirit to increase my faith, I need to fully concentrate on good works which are an outpouring of our faith and I need to stay away from any type of foolishness, even strife! With God all things are possible, when I'm weak He is strong and He make me stronger!
Excellent challenge for today, Pastor Dion! Paul encouraged us to seek unity ... full time activity in today's faith community. Lord, give me wisdom and tact in my relationships and interactions today.
Post from Donald Woodard
1 year ago
Love that word today. Thank You. God Bless!
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
Amen 🙏!!
Post from Theresa Bright
1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this pastor. I am finding that this is getting easier to do, and in the long run it is better for me. Thank you Father. In Jesus name Amen.
Post from Mark Williams
1 year ago
Philippians 4:6-7 is one of my favorite passages,but sometimes difficult to do.
Amen. Really good points today pastor. Help me Lord keep my mouth shut until the Holy Spirit prompts me. Help me remove myself between my ears so listen to You before speaking. I want more of You and less of me Jesus.
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
Thank You Loord Jesus 💖please put a guard on my lips and strength to my heart 💖that I may serve you faithfully in your Love to share with these 💖the least of our brothers and any and all outcasts to come my way and especially for the sisters and brothers I disagree with❣️💖to Love🌟 everyone 🌟 please help me to not judge, but to Love and 💖then Love some more 💖 and to let the world know we are Christians by our love 💕
Thank you 💖Pastor Dion and Sylvia💖
For this most excellent devotional ❣️
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 year ago
Yes, amen Lord.
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Heavenly Father Please Help Me To Let Things Go With Others when They Oush My Buttons Amen.Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen! Thank you!
2 Timothy 2:24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Candy Laventure
1 year ago
Dear Lord, thank you for your many blessings and answers to prayer. Thank you for your son Jesus and thank you for your Word. Amen!
Amen
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I just want to say thank you for everything you have done for my Family and I. In Jesus name I trust, Amen!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 year ago
Amen
Amen!
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 year ago
Amen
Comment from Tyler Velau
22 hours ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
22 hours ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
1 day ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
2 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!