What do we do, when we don't see important things the same way?
Paul was a Jew that came to believe in Jesus as the Messiah in the midst of a Jewish culture that didn't see Jesus that way.
Have you ever been a Christian who saw something differently than another Christian? If that situation happens, what can we learn from Paul?
He explained the circumstances that led him to change his mind about Jesus.
He tied his understanding back to the Word of God.
He desired justice. He believed his opportunity for justice was greater with Caesar and asked for it.
He invited the people who were questioning him to believe what he believes.
He strove to keep his conscious clear in the midst of the conflict.
I also looked for what he didn't do.
He didn't disparage those who didn't share his beliefs about Jesus.
He didn't seek retribution for what their accusations were costing him.
These seem like wise and good choices. In my life to live like this would require dependency on the Spirit of God so I assume that Paul's wisdom and strength came from the Lord. May we remember Paul's example in the event we are ever in need of it.
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