Differences of Opinion

A few weeks ago I had some visitors come over to the house, and given the warm temperatures, we decided to serve mini ice-creams (on lolly sticks) for dessert.🍡

As the ice-cream consumption waxed strong, someone observed that not everyone ate their ice-cream in exactly the same way. There were the “lickers” who used their tongues,😋 then others who sucked without biting, and still others who used their teeth to bite off pieces!

A lively discussion ensued about the best way to eat ice-cream lollies, as well as the merits and demerits of each style, bringing much laughter to kids and adults alike. 🤣

I later reflected on this and considered Romans 14vs 1-4, which talks about not quarreling over differences of opinion in minor matters.

The verses (paraphrased) state that…One person believes they may eat only vegetables while another believes they may eat anything... The verse encourages the one who eats not to despise the one who abstains, (and vice versa) for God has welcomed them both. 🤔

The verse then goes on to warn against passing judgement on others based on minor differences of opinion, as ultimately we are all God’s servants.

So, the next time I observe someone else’s rather irritating habit 😠 or poles apart opinion of a minor matter – I’m going to try to hold that huff. I’ll consider holding my peace.

Ultimately, will it really matter in eternity?

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Verses of the month: Romans 14:1-4
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters...

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