Navigating Change: Compromise, Conviction, and Moving Forward
Summary
Welcome, everyone! As we gather in this virtual sanctuary, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to connect with each of you through the Word of God. This evening, we delve into a significant lesson from Acts 16:1-5, focusing on the theme of knowing when it's time to move on. This passage highlights the story of the Apostle Paul and his spiritual son, Timothy, as they navigate the complexities of family and cultural differences while remaining faithful to God's mission.
In our study, we explore the delicate balance between compromise and conviction. The story of Paul and Timothy provides a profound example of when it is appropriate to compromise for the sake of unity and the greater mission of spreading the Gospel. Despite the Jerusalem Council's ruling that Gentiles do not need circumcision for salvation, Paul chooses to have Timothy circumcised. This decision was not about salvation but about removing a cultural barrier that could hinder their mission to evangelize the Jews. It teaches us that sometimes, personal sacrifices are necessary to serve a greater purpose, and compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but instead builds bridges for the Gospel.
We also discuss the importance of recognizing when it's time to move on. Some conflicts require resolution, while others indicate a need to step into a new season. Paul and Barnabas's separation over a disagreement in Acts 15 demonstrates that sometimes even godly people must part ways. Moving on doesn't always signify failure; it can be a step toward God's greater plan.
As we navigate family and cultural differences, we must prioritize the church's mission over personal traditions. The Apostle Paul's strategy in ministry serves as a case study for us. He adapted his approach based on his audience, becoming all things to all people to win them to Christ. This teaches us that flexibility in nonessential matters can strengthen our witness, while standing firm on truth remains critical.
In our journey of faith, we must be willing to adjust our cultural expressions and liberties for the sake of those we are trying to reach. We must also learn to manage personal differences while pursuing God's calling, ensuring that our actions do not hinder His work. Let us take ourselves out of the center of our decisions and focus on what brings glory to God and serves the greater good of sharing the Gospel with others.
Key Takeaways:
- The Balance of Compromise and Conviction: Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel. [19:13]
- Personal Sacrifice for Greater Mission: Sometimes, personal sacrifices are necessary to serve a greater mission. Paul had Timothy circumcised not for salvation but to remove cultural barriers to the Gospel. This decision reflects the tension between personal freedom and communal responsibility in ministry. [18:23]
- Recognizing When to Move On: Some conflicts require resolution, while others indicate it's time to step into a new season. Moving on doesn't always mean failure; it can be a step toward God's greater plan. Being called to something does not mean being called to it always. [23:41]
- Embracing Generational and Cultural Differences: We must learn to manage personal differences while pursuing God's calling. Just as Paul and Timothy navigated cultural and family tensions, we must handle generational and cultural differences with wisdom and grace, ensuring they do not hinder God's work. [25:24]
- The Importance of Community and Discernment: Discernment is often a communal gift, not something simply downloaded from Heaven. The church must help members develop discernment through scripture, prayer, and wise counsel. We must take ourselves out of the center of our decisions and prioritize the glory of God and the greater good of sharing the Gospel. [31:04]
Youtube Chapters:
[00:00:00] - Welcome
[00:01:10] - Introduction and Community Engagement
[00:03:49] - Excitement for Tonight's Lesson
[00:04:18] - Preparing for the Lesson
[00:05:44] - Opening Prayer
[00:07:12] - Introduction to Acts 16:1-5
[00:08:34] - Balancing God's Call and Personal Commitments
[00:09:21] - Managing Family and Cultural Differences
[00:10:13] - Compromise and Conviction
[00:11:17] - Generational Tensions in Faith Communities
[00:22:22] - Knowing When to Stand Firm
[00:23:41] - Recognizing When to Move On
[24:54] - Prioritizing the Church's Mission
[27:31] - Flexibility in Nonessential Matters
[29:21] - Addressing Generational Differences
[31:04] - Encouraging Discerning Decision-Making
[32:30] - Creating a Culture of Grace and Adaptability
[35:18] - Prayer for Guidance in Times of Transition
[36:09] - Engaging in Community Discussion
[37:55] - Encouraging Connection and Prayer
[39:02] - Discussion on Personal Convictions and Compromise
[41:02] - Sacrificing Comfort for the Gospel
[45:42] - Balancing Personal Convictions and Community Needs
[51:08] - Embracing Differences and Sharing the Gospel
[52:29] - The Importance of Grace and Vulnerability
[54:12] - Letting Go of What Doesn't Matter in Eternity
[57:17] - Respecting Elders and Navigating Generational Differences
[59:21] - The Role of the Church in Addressing Cultural Tensions
[01:06:12] - Handling Disagreements with Truth and Love
[01:09:39] - Closing Remarks and Community Engagement
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
- Acts 16:1-5
- 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
- John 4:1-26
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Discussion Guide
Opening Prayer:
Begin with a prayer, asking God to open your hearts and minds to the lessons from His Word and to guide your discussion with wisdom and grace.
Observation Questions:
1. In Acts 16:1-5, why did Paul decide to have Timothy circumcised, even though the Jerusalem Council had ruled it unnecessary for salvation? [15:05]
2. How did Paul and Timothy's decision to compromise on circumcision serve their mission to evangelize the Jews? [17:37]
3. What does 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 reveal about Paul's approach to ministry and his willingness to adapt to different cultural contexts? [17:53]
4. How did Jesus demonstrate the balance between cultural traditions and core convictions in His interaction with the Samaritan woman in John 4:1-26? [22:51]
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the story of Paul and Timothy in Acts 16:1-5 illustrate the balance between personal freedom and communal responsibility in ministry? [18:23]
2. What can we learn from Paul and Barnabas's separation in Acts 15 about recognizing when it's time to move on from certain relationships or situations? [23:41]
3. How does the sermon suggest we handle generational and cultural differences within our faith communities? [28:34]
4. What role does discernment play in making decisions about when to compromise and when to stand firm on convictions? [31:04]
Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you had to make a personal sacrifice for a greater mission. How did it impact your faith journey and your relationship with others? [19:13]
2. Are there any personal traditions or preferences you hold that might be hindering your ability to share the Gospel effectively? How can you adjust these for the sake of unity and outreach? [25:24]
3. Think about a conflict or situation in your life. How can you discern whether it's time to resolve it or move on to a new season? [23:41]
4. How can you become more flexible in nonessential matters to strengthen your witness to others? What specific steps can you take this week to practice this flexibility? [27:31]
5. Identify a cultural or generational difference you encounter in your faith community. How can you approach this difference with wisdom and grace to ensure it does not hinder God's work? [28:34]
6. How can you involve your church community in developing your discernment through scripture, prayer, and wise counsel? What steps can you take to engage more deeply with your community? [31:04]
7. Consider a personal conviction you hold. How can you communicate this conviction in a way that honors both truth and love, especially when engaging with someone who holds a different perspective? [06:12]
Closing Prayer:
Conclude with a prayer, asking God for guidance in applying the lessons learned, for the courage to make necessary sacrifices, and for the wisdom to navigate differences with love and grace.
Devotional
Day 1: The Balance of Compromise and Conviction
In Acts 16:1-5, we see Paul and Timothy navigating the delicate balance between compromise and conviction. Paul decides to have Timothy circumcised, not for salvation, but to remove a cultural barrier that could hinder their mission to evangelize the Jews. This decision highlights the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but instead builds bridges for the Gospel. This teaches us that sometimes, personal sacrifices are necessary to serve a greater purpose. [19:13]
1 Corinthians 9:19-22 (ESV): "For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some."
Reflection: Think of a situation where you have held onto a personal conviction. Is there a way you can adjust your approach to build bridges without compromising your core beliefs?
Day 2: Personal Sacrifice for Greater Mission
The story of Paul having Timothy circumcised illustrates the tension between personal freedom and communal responsibility in ministry. Although the Jerusalem Council ruled that Gentiles do not need circumcision for salvation, Paul chose this path for Timothy to remove cultural barriers to the Gospel. This decision was not about salvation but about serving a greater mission. It reminds us that sometimes, personal sacrifices are necessary to advance God's work and that our liberties should be adjusted for the sake of those we are trying to reach. [18:23]
Galatians 5:13 (ESV): "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Reflection: Identify a personal freedom you hold dear. How might you be called to lay it down for the sake of someone else's spiritual growth or understanding of the Gospel?
Day 3: Recognizing When to Move On
In Acts 15, Paul and Barnabas's separation over a disagreement demonstrates that sometimes even godly people must part ways. Moving on doesn't always signify failure; it can be a step toward God's greater plan. Recognizing when it's time to move on is crucial, as some conflicts require resolution, while others indicate a need to step into a new season. Being called to something does not mean being called to it always. This understanding helps us embrace change as part of God's unfolding plan. [23:41]
Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 (ESV): "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up."
Reflection: Consider a situation or relationship in your life that may require a change. How can you discern whether it's time to move on or to seek resolution?
Day 4: Embracing Generational and Cultural Differences
Paul and Timothy's journey teaches us to manage personal differences while pursuing God's calling. They navigated cultural and family tensions with wisdom and grace, ensuring these differences did not hinder God's work. As we encounter generational and cultural differences, we must prioritize the church's mission over personal traditions. Flexibility in nonessential matters can strengthen our witness, while standing firm on truth remains critical. [25:24]
Romans 14:13-15 (ESV): "Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died."
Reflection: Reflect on a cultural or generational difference you have encountered in your faith community. How can you approach this difference with grace and wisdom to ensure it does not hinder God's work?
Day 5: The Importance of Community and Discernment
Discernment is often a communal gift, developed through scripture, prayer, and wise counsel. The church plays a vital role in helping members develop discernment, ensuring that decisions prioritize the glory of God and the greater good of sharing the Gospel. We must take ourselves out of the center of our decisions and focus on what brings glory to God. This communal approach to discernment helps us navigate complex situations with wisdom and grace. [31:04]
Proverbs 15:22 (ESV): "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed."
Reflection: Think about a decision you are currently facing. Who in your faith community can you seek out for wise counsel and prayer to help you discern the best path forward?
Quotes
"Paul went uh on to derbyan listra this is after his split uh from his good friend Barnabas went on to derbyan listra where there was a disciple named Timothy the son of a believing Jewish woman but his father was a Greek the brothers and sisters at listra and Iconium spoke highly of him Paul wanted Timothy to go with him so he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places since they all knew that his father was a Greek as they traveled through the towns they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and Elders at Jerusalem for the people to observe so the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers." [12:33]
"Despite the Jerusalem Council's ruling that Gentiles do not need circumcision for salvation, Paul chooses to have Timothy circumcised. This decision was not about salvation but about removing a cultural barrier that could hinder their mission to evangelize the Jews. It teaches us that sometimes, personal sacrifices are necessary to serve a greater purpose, and compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but instead builds bridges for the Gospel." [05:57]
"Paul is aggressive vehement and convicted that you do not need circumcision for salvation he is a key witness to the work of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles uh Paul and Barnabas witnessed to it of course Peter and James if you'll recall our lessons uh from the last couple of weeks they also witnessed to it and so there is no salvific reason Timothy's soul is not on the line at all he is saved and he is being used by God he's already been used by God because the people in lisra and Iconium have have commended him to Paul like this guy is really on it he's he's he's a blessing to us but Paul knowing that it's not necessary for salvation it's not a matter of being right I said it last week it's a matter of being righteous so he's not thinking about Timothy's Christian Liberty he's thinking about the effectiveness of Timothy's Ministry in and among the Jews that they will be trying to reach and he knows that circumcision will be a matter that might prevent an unbelieving Jew from believing in Jesus so he uses this ritualistic act that was symbolic of what Christ does to the heart of an individual he does it to Timothy physically for the sake of their Collective witness and testimony among those who would potentially come to know Jesus Christ." [15:09]
"The lesson for us friends is to be willing to adjust our cultural expressions and Liberties for the sake of those we're trying to reach the de decision here reflects the tension between personal freedom and communal responsibility in Ministry and we should always choose the community's well-being above our own Liberties what is best for the most people not just what I can legitimately get away with because I'm free in Jesus so just as Paul and Timothy had to navigate cultural and family tensions we must learn how to manage personal differences while pursuing God's calling." [1097:96]
"So here's what we got to know then what or when do I know it's time to move on so here's what they show us one it's recognizing when to compromise for the sake of unity Paul and Timothy's decision teach us that sometimes making personal sacrifices can serve a greater Mission so compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel when is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order we don't compromise the truth of the Gospel but we compromise some expressions for the sake of of our potential audience." [1144:76]
"Some conflicts require resolution While others indicate it's time to step into a new season so Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:33]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Just because it's hard doesn't mean that you have to force someone to be who you want them to be just because it's hard that's right right so we got to so we got to learn how to how to do the hard work learn you know not not not give up when it does get hard that's right that's right that's right yeah that's good I appreciate that so um my next question actually is right in line with what Pamela Williams said um she says I have respect for the elderly I believe wisdom comes with age however I struggle with the elderly who speaks scripture yet they do not live scripture double-minded what's the compromise before we dig into a Pamela's question statement um I it brought me to the place in Pastor P's lesson where he was talking about the need for us to have conversations from a God view yeah um before the world gives its view um because I think what's happened in our culture is that the Elder generation had way of communicating or not communicating some of these topics that they feel like are taboo or too controversial for the church um and maybe it could be that mindset of what goes on in the house stay in the house and we not talking about this outside the house right but because of those cultural adaptations of how they handled topics it has now led younger generations to be like but we want to talk about that like that's that's relevant to our life we want to talk about that so in response to Pamela's you know uh question how do we find the balance between adhering or respecting the elderly and their wisdom and what they have to give us about life versus us our push back yeah right on realizing age don't really come and I'm I'm glad that Pamela said this because that isn't that is not true age doesn't come with wisdom a age I mean wisdom doesn't come with age wisdom comes with spiritual maturity yeah right and and it sometimes it don't matter if you're older or not you know because we can grow older and not grow wiser right yeah yeah I think I think I think some some may not have the ability to uh who explain because they don't have the experience yeah right so uh but but but just just speaking speaking to the Boomers just because just because you don't know how to help out um does not mean that you can't learn that's good yeah you can't be you know like lazy uh just because you don't have the uh have the exposure have the experiences right so we all have to sacrifice like hey just because we don't know how each generation did things and how they talk things doesn't mean that we can't come together and figure out like hey how can we each be more effective when it comes to helping each other out when it comes to studing studying studing his word God's word and learning how to live it out that's so good I I think what you said is great that we all must be students of life like we all must be willing to learn from one another none of us have arrived to a point where we can't in humility say there's something I can learn from them yes we should never ever be in a room with anybody where we feel like we're always the smartest person right right um because there's always something to learn no matter the age there are things that my nieces and nephews have taught me as children that I'm like wow you know what tit didn't think of it that way yeah I'm also a parent who doesn't mind apologizing to my child when I've learned the wrong way and then I discover the right way and he's like I told you you know what I'm sorry I own that but and I think that that type of um dialogue that starts from those um experiences comes with humility and you know the reality that none of us really know everything and that as long as we're open to hearing each other and see that means all of us got to be doing our work though right some of us are not doing our emotional and mental work in order to be able to even have these type of conversations from a god view that can actually edify one another right right um so I hope that we can all learn from each other and grow together in Christ." [3682:079]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um because sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel." [19:11]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um because sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [2450:76]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus, then compromise is in order we don't compromise the truth of the Gospel but we compromise some expressions for the sake of of our potential audience." [19:11]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus, then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus, then compromise is in order we don't compromise the truth of the Gospel but we compromise some expressions for the sake of of our potential audience." [19:11]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus, then compromise is in order we don't compromise the truth of the Gospel but we compromise some expressions for the sake of of our potential audience." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
"Some of us may have to sacrifice comfort uh because we don't feel like we can share the gospel some of us are are too comfortable um when it comes to our faith uh we have a faith that's not to be sat on but shared out and some of us are too comfortable we are okay we're just being saved but we're not looking for ways to share wow right so some of us have to sacrifice our comfort um cuz um sharing the gospel requires you to go out that's why Jesus says in a great Great Commission in Matthew uh 28 16- 20 you are to go go ye therefore but many of us can't go because we're too busy staying." [40:48]
"Paul and Timothy's story in Acts 16:1-5 teaches us the importance of discerning when to compromise for the sake of unity and when to stand firm on our convictions. Compromise is acceptable when it does not violate God's truth but helps build bridges for the Gospel. When is it okay to compromise when me compromising with you sets it up for you to hear from me about Jesus then compromise is in order." [19:11]
"Paul and Barnabas had previously separated over a disagreement in in Acts 15 36-41 showing that sometimes God godly people part ways now I believe they should have and could have reconciled Bible does not give us any evidence of reconciliation between those two but at least in the immediate moment they part ways now in this passage we see the Apostle Paul rather than parting ways from those who don't believe like him he adjusts the expression or adjusts the cultural expression to the cultural expression of those that will potentially hear him and Timothy as they move on so moving on doesn't always mean failure it can be a step toward God's greater plan being called to something does not being mean being called to it always." [23:50]
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