The basis for our most bitter political divisions is a handful of seemingly irreconcilable differences. These differences appear irreconcilable because the Book that challenges us to love each other despite our sins is the same book that tells us that certain practices are inexcusable. Does the Bible offer a solution?
Ephesians 4:32 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in
Christ God forgave you.
Matthew 6:14-15 14For if you forgive other people when they sin
against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But
if you do not forgive others
their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But
if you do not forgive others
their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Hebrews 10:17 17Then he adds: "Their sins and lawless acts I
will remember no more."
will remember no more."
Isaiah 43:25 25"I, even I, am he who blots out your
transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
1 John 1:9 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and
will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness.
will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness.
It would appear that in God’s eyes our differences are not irreconcilable after all. The answer is in The Book. The answer is love, mercy, forgiveness, and obedience to God. SC
