We think we’re 100% right all of the time, don’t we? We may even scoff at those who disagree with us. But…are we? I mean, what are the odds that we are 100% right ALL OF THE TIME?? It’s impossible. I think we might be surprised at God’s assessment of the correct percentage.
So why do we insist that we are right? I think it’s pretty obvious. Pride. We want to prove we know what we’re talking about! We don’t like being challenged. We assume our character or our integrity is being attacked. We might even dig in our heels for a good fight if we’re corrected. I’m guessing most of the things we argue over on a day-to-day basis have nothing to do with the Word of God—which is the one truth on which we should be unshakable. But the interesting thing is we’re probably wrong on a lot of our interpretation of the Bible!
What would God have us do?
•Listen to the other person with an open heart and open mind. We might learn a new perspective and it might bring understanding.
•Let it go. Most of the things we argue over aren’t even worth the debate—and we’re probably not going to change the other person’s mind. We need to learn to hold our tongue.
•Examine ourselves. Why do we want to “win” so badly? Confess the sin of pride.
•Submit to God. He tells us to avoid useless debates.
•Honor our brother. Relationships are more important than being right.
I hope to get this down before I die!
“he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.”
I Timothy 6:4-6
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