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John Wesley once said: "I have no more right to object to a man

John Wesley once said: "I have no more right to object to a man holding a different opinion from mine, than I have to differ from a man because he wears a wig and I wear my own hair. But if he takes his wig off, and shakes the powder in my eyes, I shall consider it my duty to get rid of him as soon as possible. "

Traditional Definition: Bearing with or enduring others, coexisting; especially if their views, beliefs, practices,

Traditional Definition: Bearing with or enduring others, coexisting; especially if their views, beliefs, practices, etc. differ from your own ------------------------------- Modern Definition: The act of recognizing and accepting the equal validity and value of all views, beliefs and actions. A rejection of absolutism.

“Our culture has accepted two huge lies: The first is that if you disagree

“Our culture has accepted two huge lies: The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear them or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate. - Rick Warren

“The message of Christian orthodoxy isn’t that I’m right and someone else is wrong.

“The message of Christian orthodoxy isn’t that I’m right and someone else is wrong. It’s that I am wrong and yet God is filled with grace. I am wrong, and yet God has made a way for me to be forgiven and accepted and loved for eternity. I am wrong, and yet God gave his Son Jesus to die in my place and receive my punishment. I am wrong, but through faith in Jesus, I can be made right before a holy God. ”

1 Peter 3: 15 -16 15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as

1 Peter 3: 15 -16 15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. ”

2 Timothy 2: 14 -26 Correct with grace & humility; Allow God to redirect

2 Timothy 2: 14 -26 Correct with grace & humility; Allow God to redirect hearts

We’ve really just scratched the surface of some common doubts to faith: Ø I

We’ve really just scratched the surface of some common doubts to faith: Ø I just want to have fun Ø I don’t need the church Ø There’s no absolute truth Ø I’m not sure about The Bible Ø Christians are intolerant --------------------- Is there enough for you to move forward in faith?

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