Agree to Disagree
Posted by Dion Todd June 26th, 2024 1,124 Views 30 Comments
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. Titus 3:8-9 WEB.
Years ago, I felt everyone needed to believe like me, and I could make a convincing argument about why. In bible college, we often had vigorous discussions about some petty point of doctrine. Yet, not once do I remember convincing anyone of anything except to avoid me when they saw me coming.
Jesus told us to Love God and to love each other. Yet by large, we search out reasons to disagree. It is great to discuss things, but when you reach a point of disagreement and neither party will change their mind, move on to the next topic. It is OK to disagree. We are all wrong about something, and no one needs our approval to go to heaven. So be nice and be loving in your conversation.
It has to sadden the Lord to see His people pointing their fingers at each other while the world looks on and laughs. We argue amongst ourselves like little spoiled children, accusing each other while the world goes to hell around us. Heresy has become anything we don't like.
We don't have to agree on everything. Jesus is Lord. He died for our sins, He was resurrected, and by faith in Him, we are saved. If we can agree on these things, let us be happy and not seek reasons to disagree. Some people eat meat. Some do not. Some go to church on Sunday, and some do not. Some drink wine, while others do not. Some prefer dresses, and some do not.
People don't have to agree with you to be saved because you are not God. In a family, the children may not agree or even like one another, but the parents love them all just the same. In the same way, God loves us all, even the people we don't like.
So do yourself a favor today and just let the disagreement go. You don't have to be right. And if you are, you shouldn't be so insecure about what others think. If they are wrong, God will fix them sooner or later. Adding more words will usually broaden the gap between you and them every time. Let's agree to disagree.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
1 day ago
Yes yes yes I try! Very good Pastor thank you!
Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Lord please guide me through this live. Speak to me so I can understand. I love you Amen❤️
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you once again Pastor Dion for this devotion!!
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Amen and Amen!!! What a good scripture passage for today, for me! I pray for the mighty Holy Spirit to increase my faith, I need to fully concentrate on good works which are an outpouring of our faith and I need to stay away from any type of foolishness, even strife! With God all things are possible, when I'm weak He is strong and He make me stronger!
Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Excellent challenge for today, Pastor Dion! Paul encouraged us to seek unity ... full time activity in today's faith community. Lord, give me wisdom and tact in my relationships and interactions today.
Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Love that word today. Thank You. God Bless!
Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Thank you for sharing this pastor. I am finding that this is getting easier to do, and in the long run it is better for me. Thank you Father. In Jesus name Amen.
Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Philippians 4:6-7 is one of my favorite passages,but sometimes difficult to do.
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Amen. Really good points today pastor. Help me Lord keep my mouth shut until the Holy Spirit prompts me. Help me remove myself between my ears so listen to You before speaking. I want more of You and less of me Jesus.
Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Thank You Loord Jesus 💖please put a guard on my lips and strength to my heart 💖that I may serve you faithfully in your Love to share with these 💖the least of our brothers and any and all outcasts to come my way and especially for the sisters and brothers I disagree with❣️💖to Love🌟 everyone 🌟 please help me to not judge, but to Love and 💖then Love some more 💖 and to let the world know we are Christians by our love 💕
Thank you 💖Pastor Dion and Sylvia💖
For this most excellent devotional ❣️
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father Please Help Me To Let Things Go With Others when They Oush My Buttons Amen.Good Morning Everyone 😀
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Kim Gordon commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
2 Timothy 2:24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, please help me see the world through Your eyes. Speak to me and through me, and give me the grace to keep my mouth shut until the proper time. Give me wisdom and tact in my relationships. Guide my every step. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Dear Lord, thank you for your many blessings and answers to prayer. Thank you for your son Jesus and thank you for your Word. Amen!
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Agree to Disagree
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, I just want to say thank you for everything you have done for my Family and I. In Jesus name I trust, Amen!
