How to Handle Disagreements with Grace

How to Handle Disagreements with Grace

When someone disagrees with your teaching, especially on topics like the KJV and VPP, please consider this:

Listen more than you speak. Truly hear their perspective. Why do they believe what they do? What is their journey? You might learn something, or at the very least, you will build a bridge of understanding.

Remember the goal is not to win an argument but to honor Christ. Let's not tear each other down. Instead, let's seek to build each other up in love, even when we have different opinions. The unity of the church is far more important than winning a debate.

Lead with humility. Acknowledge that you don't know everything. Your students and fellow believers will respect you more for admitting your limitations than for acting as if you have all the answers.

How to Approach KJV and VPP in the Church

Your convictions about the KJV and VPP are important to you, and you're right to want to share them. But when you do, please do it in a way that promotes peace and unity.

Teach your perspective as one view among many. Acknowledge that other Christians, who love God just as much as you do, have different beliefs. Present your viewpoint with humility, not as the only acceptable option.

Focus on the core message of the Bible. Let's not let secondary issues overshadow the primary message of salvation through Christ. The love of God and the grace of Jesus Christ should be the center of all our teaching and fellowship.

We are all on a journey, and we're all learning. Let's create an environment in our churches and Bible colleges where people can ask questions, explore different viewpoints, and grow in their faith without fear. Your role as a teacher is so crucial, and with that comes a great responsibility. Please, use your influence to foster peace, not division.

I hope that we can all learn to live in peace, even with different opinions on the Bible. The church should be a place of refuge and grace, not a battleground. Let's be gentle with one another, giving each other the room to breathe and learn together.