no one size for all

Galatians 2:1-10

Here is an example of good conflict. I mean it was good in that the approach that prevailed out of it was that one could follow certain former practices, such as circumcision, or not. But, as observed in this forum before, no such practice should be considered necessary. Paul was concerned to have the support of the Jerusalem ‘pillar’ Christians for his focus on Gentiles. One would suspect he would have been undeterred anyway. This is because of the one power and authority in whom all distinctions fall away – except for the distinctions that just make for a variety of humanity. Even more, the solution meant that leaders were mandated to go to those they were most likely to be able to connect with.

Prayer:
Lord, may we acknowledge and work with our differences as strengths. As a community of faith, each of us who is part of that community can do our part to touch a life in the unique way we were conceived in the mind of God, born, nurtured, and encouraged to do so. In Christ. Amen.