Read Romans 14.

This is proof that there will always be, and always has been, differences of opinion in the church concerning what’s right and wrong.

Make no mistake, there are many things the Bible says is wrong. I’m not talking about those issues. I’m not talking about things like murder, theft, adultery, or homosexuality.

I’m talking about differences of opinion. Things like:

• dress code (jeans vs cuff links)
• architecture (stained glass vs the neutral shade of brown)
• music (organ vs the Strat)
• food (luby’s vs Rudy’s)

I’m voting for Rudy’s cream corn all day long.

Paul basicially says:

• don’t argue about your preferences
• we’re all going to give a personal account to Christ
• don’t cause anyone to stumble, stupid
• focus your attention on the harmony in the church
• build others up
• don’t tear apart the work of God over your stupid differences, stupid!

The trick is, God created us for interdependence, not independence. Biblical community takes real love. Give and take love. But remember, individual differences don’t get legislated in love.