Live and Let Live?
Live and Let Live? This is a common statement for those who call for tolerance of others. By definition, it means, "you should tolerate the opinions and behavior of others so that they will similarly tolerate your own." Does this statement come from the Bible or culture, or both? Should Christians confront one another or should they just "live and let live"? Should Christians even worry about whether or not others tolerate their faith? Because this can be a delicate subject, I encourage you to pray about your motives before going out to correct a fellow brother or sister in Christ. The intent ought to always be to bring about repentance and restoration. Although confrontation is often necessary, Ephesians 4:32 reminds us of our attitude when it comes to speaking to one another: "Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done." With this kind of attitude, we are then set to "speak the ...