Thanks for writing this. It's something I've been wrestling with a lot lately. The biblical response to opposition and conflict is such a complicated topic. When are we obligated to speak up? If we do, what are the right and wrong ways to engage? When is it wiser to keep quiet and try and stay above the fray? The Bible says we are to be humble and gentle, yet also courageous and bold. We are to be peacemakers, yet also “fight the good fight” as soldiers of Christ. We are to not judge others, yet we are commanded to rebuke sin (Luke 17:3), expose the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11), and silence false teaching (Titus 1:10-13). It's a lot to balance. I've been compiling a list of Bible verses about this and trying to sort it all out. I found what you wrote helpful, so thank you!
Sometimes it is very difficult to know how we should respond. That's one reason why it's important we allow our thinking to be molded by the Scriptures - so that our response to whatever situations we face will be influenced by God and His Word. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for writing this. It's something I've been wrestling with a lot lately. The biblical response to opposition and conflict is such a complicated topic. When are we obligated to speak up? If we do, what are the right and wrong ways to engage? When is it wiser to keep quiet and try and stay above the fray? The Bible says we are to be humble and gentle, yet also courageous and bold. We are to be peacemakers, yet also “fight the good fight” as soldiers of Christ. We are to not judge others, yet we are commanded to rebuke sin (Luke 17:3), expose the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11), and silence false teaching (Titus 1:10-13). It's a lot to balance. I've been compiling a list of Bible verses about this and trying to sort it all out. I found what you wrote helpful, so thank you!
Sometimes it is very difficult to know how we should respond. That's one reason why it's important we allow our thinking to be molded by the Scriptures - so that our response to whatever situations we face will be influenced by God and His Word. Thanks for your comment!