Acceptance
Acceptance is building a bridge not making a point, winning a heart not winning an argument, and accepting not convincing. (Mike Lee, pastor)
Do we sometimes reject other people because they have different opinions? Can’t we be friends with someone of a different political ideology or the fan of a different sports team? We would do well to make note of Lee’s comments. In our attempts to win an argument, make our point, or convince others that we are right, we may find that we have sacrificed friends and influence.
Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. (Romans 14:1)
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars. (Proverbs 18:19).