Even Christians Collide Am I..
Even Christians Collide, Am I the Good Guy or Bad Guy? Luke 10:38-42 We all face conflict. Some conflict are quick and over in a moment. Other conflicts can last a lifetime. Just because two people disagree or have different ideas doesn’t necessarily mean the conflict is detrimental. What we typically think of as conflict (when it becomes a problem) arises out of our attitude or response to the situation. Because conflict in one form or another is inevitable in our relationships, we need to deal with it in appropriate, biblical, Christ-honoring ways.The comparison of good with better in this story does not represent choosing between having Christ and not having Christ. This is a story about the need for Christian discipleship, not an evangelistic appeal to be saved. It is a story about devotion to Christ and choosing how to express commitment to Jesus. A person, as Martha, can choose to do a right thing but in the wrong spirit at the wrong time. Moreover, a person may determine that the way he or she chooses to show devotion to the Lord is the only way, leading to a judgmental attitude and contentious spirit toward another believer.Our devotion to Christ is a daily affair Luke 9:23. Therefore, seeking to hear His Word is to be a daily experience. Every believer should have what is commonly called daily devotions, a time set aside every day when he gets alone with God and sits at God’s feet to seek His Word.
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