S - Scripture
Acts 15 v. 19-20a Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but should write to them to abstain from the pollutions of idols and from unchasity.
O – Observation
Getting back to the basics. That's what really stands out in this verse. After great discussion on whether or not Gentiles should get circumcised or not, James provides this summary. His first statement is to encourage, to teach, not to judge. Jesus said this in Matthew 7 v. 1-2, Judge not, that you not be judged. For with the Judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you give." It is the approval that we must have with fellow believers. Some are "baby" Christians, some are mature in their faith. We need to encourage them. Teach them using the word of God. Each one of us can help build each other up in our faith.
A - Application
Am I teaching, encouraging others in the Christian faith?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me not to judge, but instead instruct and encourage. Love Will
Acts 15 v. 19-20a Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but should write to them to abstain from the pollutions of idols and from unchasity.
O – Observation
Getting back to the basics. That's what really stands out in this verse. After great discussion on whether or not Gentiles should get circumcised or not, James provides this summary. His first statement is to encourage, to teach, not to judge. Jesus said this in Matthew 7 v. 1-2, Judge not, that you not be judged. For with the Judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you give." It is the approval that we must have with fellow believers. Some are "baby" Christians, some are mature in their faith. We need to encourage them. Teach them using the word of God. Each one of us can help build each other up in our faith.
A - Application
Am I teaching, encouraging others in the Christian faith?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me not to judge, but instead instruct and encourage. Love Will
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