Notes from Norman

Accept One Another

In Romans 1:11-12, Paul said, “I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.” As the text of Romans unfolds it’s clear that the church at Rome was divided in sentiment. There’s a statement near the end of his letter which ought to challenge us during a time when our world is polarized internationally, nationally, locally, and spiritually. How are Christians going to treat one another in a society where vast differences exist? His answer is “Accept one another then, just as Christ has accepted you.” That was a major objective for Paul, and it should be ours as well.

posted by Norman @ 5:23 PM