ASLC Devotions - Friday

Romans 16:15  I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offences, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them. 

When Paul wrote letters (which is what many of the books of the New Testament were originally) he always closed with final pieces of advice. After he finished the purpose of the letter and sent greetings to everyone, he closed with short little proverb-like pieces of advice. This is one of those from the book of Romans... avoid people who cause dissension within the church.

Interesting piece of advice. I might have expected that Paul would have said something different... something more like "confront them" or "speak the truth to them" or "show them the truth." But no - Paul tells us (through the Roman church) to avoid those who cause dissension. Sometimes there is no way to win an argument. Sometimes nobody is going to win. So the best path may be to hold fast to the truth and turn off those who are trying to start something.

Probably applies to other workplaces as well, huh?

In Christ,
Pastor Seth

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