Think on These
Things
by Tom McLemore
Question:
“Sir, Is it right to put down other religious groups that don't agree with
you?”
Answer: It is never right to “put down” anyone. Every person or group of persons is to be treated
with courtesy and respect (Titus 3:2).
When controversy exists, and people feel very strongly about issues, the
unacceptable tactic of personal attack is sometimes adopted. However, the fact that perfect courtesy is to
be shown to everybody does not mean that everyone's ideas and actions are true
and correct. It should be considered as
an expression of courtesy when one kindly and humbly communicates scriptural
truth that sheds light on another's errors.
Everyone has a right to one's view and ought to be allowed to hold it
without being put down. But when God has
spoken plainly and when eternal destiny is at stake, the greatest disrespect
would be not to communicate the truth of God (Galatians
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