Category Archives: Debatable Matters

Three categories for Christian standards

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

When we treat our personal convictions as absolutes from God, we threaten the unity of the church. When we reduce God’s clearly stated absolutes to matters of personal preference, we threaten the purity of the church. Continue reading →

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How does God lead us?

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Does God speak directly to us?
Does God use inner promptings?
How do circumstances relate to God’s leading? Continue reading →

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3 things to remember before condemning another

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These three warnings take the conversation to the highest possible level. Continue reading →

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Protecting the unity of the Church

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

They key to unity in the Church is not the removal of all conflict. This will only be realized in heaven! The key is a reconciling spirit in the hearts of God’s people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Church, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Complaining, Conflict, Debatable Matters, Disciple-making, Diversity, Pastors, Unity | Tagged conflict in the church, Disunity in the Church, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

Five important resources for the Church

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Six reasons legalism is a challenge for the Church Unity through the Gospel A dress code for Church? Protect your Church from Pharisees When Christians Disagree

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Judge not, lest you be judged.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What exactly did Jesus mean when he spoke these words?
Was he advocating a mind your own business policy?
Was he forbidding all judgments about the actions of others? Continue reading →

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Weak, Strong, or Pharisee?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Discover a key reason for disunity in the church. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Christian life, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Debatable Matters, Difficult people, Discernment, Pastors, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged Disunity in the Church, Elders, Local Church, Pastors, unity | 2 Comments

Ten Principles for Decision Making

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

When uncertain about what pleases God in areas not specifically addressed in Scripture, consider the 10 principles below. 1. Glorifying God Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 10:31; 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Questions: Would this behavior/practice dishonor God? 2. Loving others: Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 8:1, … Continue reading →

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Unity or Uniformity in the Church?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Christians are free to establish their own conviction in areas of freedom, but they are not permitted to condemn those who do not share their opinions. If God has not specifically addressed a behavior, custom, activity, or doctrine, we are not allowed to manipulate biblical data to suggest that God has been specific on the matter. Continue reading →

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When Christians disagree on debatable matters

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Audio Resource: Click here: “Attitudes that Build Unity in the Church (part 3).” Just imagine how our Churches and other relationships would change if we lived the mind of Christ in this way: “Love each other with genuine affection, and … Continue reading →

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