Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Acts 15 Conflict Over Circumstances

 

Acts 15 – Conflict Over Circumstances.                                              

 

The law of Moses stated unless you are circumcised, you cannot be saved.  This became an issue between the people and the apostles. Peter was able to set the people straight by informing them that God had extended grace to the Gentiles and in that it was sufficient and there was no longer a need to be circumcised. Our circumcision comes from the heart. When we cut ourselves off from the world and put our trust in God, that is all the circumcision we need.

Paul and Barnabas made a great team, but it was temporary. Paul was called to a worldwide mission. Barnabas was called to recognize and encourage those who needed it. Because they could not agree on Mark, they separated.

People sometimes believe their communication and action are separate parts of life. They wrongly assume that we can communicate one way and live another. But if what we say and what we do contradict each other, one is a lie. Paul and Barnabas acted consistently with that they honestly believed to be true. They parted as brothers on different missions. They didn’t make staying together more important than obeying God. The Lord in turn blessed each of them. Believers have separated or stayed together too often for the wrong reasons. When we decide to win an argument rather than obey God, we have already taken a wrong turn.

Four laws of communication:

1.    Tell the truth.

2.    Unless it is agreed upon to discuss it later, always deal with your anger before going to bed.

3.    Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. It is listening to another’s viewpoint, it is consideration of another’s feelings, It is letting love cover a multitude of sins.

4.    Mark probably didn’t enjoy the fact that Paul and Barnabas separated over him, but he had to appreciate that someone believed he was worth another chance. Conflicts can lead to good endings.

 

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Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

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J. Vernon McGee Through the Bible.

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