When the Church abandons truth, it is one of the most offensive acts you can imagine.
The concept of tolerance is so prevalent today that you cannot help but be pummeled by it anywhere you turn. It's a huge problem and a big danger to the health of Christianity. As the influence of relativism becomes more dominant in society, we need to be more intentional in countering its message. Watch this short video as I comment on the recent trend by believers of accepting a relativistic view of truth and morality and offer a few points on how to counteract this dangerous precedent.
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It all comes down to how you should deal with sinners. Let's say your neighbor covets your car - how are you going to respond? Are you going to call the police? Probably not. So that's a form of tolerance, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAre you going to snub your neighbor and refuse to talk to him? Are you going to boycott his shop? Not necessarily. Maybe you'd pray for him. Good - that shows the limits of tolerance.
Tolerance isn't a yes-or-no thing, but there are many different levels of tolerance, depending on the sin and how seriously it affects you.