Acts 23:6-8,10
Paul called out before the Sanhedrin, “I am on trial for hope in the resurrection of the dead.” When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the group became divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection or angels or spirits, while the Pharisees acknowledge all three. The dispute was so serious that the commander, afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by them, ordered his troops to go down and rescue him…

Some things never change…groups arguing and dividing over religious and theological differences…even to the point of threatening St. Paul’s life. Meanwhile, if you examine the ministry of Jesus you will be hard pressed to find him arguing theological points with anyone. Instead, He was forgiving a woman caught in adultery, hanging out with known sinners, and was on His knees washing the feet of His totally clueless disciples. Instead of arguing to change minds, Jesus was extending compassion and forgiveness…and changing hearts. Instead of being right…He was concerned about right relationship.

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