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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things belong to you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours, |
Bible Question (short): What do you like about the ... church? |
Question (full): It will be difficult for you to participate in this discussion if you are predisposed to be critical. It is easier for many people to find the faults in others. However, we may find that there is some good in every corner of the church. If f we criticise every system that we see, then the sum of it all may be that we nullify ourselves. If we look for the good everywhere and seek to incrporate it in our own lives, then we may maximize the chances of improving ourselves. A wise man has said, "Don't look for the flaws as you go through life, and even when you find them, it is often kind to be somewhat blind, and to look for the virtues behind them". I wonder if he got the idea from James who said, (Jas 4:11) "Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge". I cannot recall a scripture which says we should look for the good in others. But if one carries and reads and tries to practice the word of God, there must be something that they do right. No comment need be taken to indicate that one approves of a denomination as a whole. On the other hand, no one should be offended by the question or take it to suggest that there is very little right with that system. But I would like to see what we appreciate about each other. So let's say this thread is all about positive things. whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. What do you think is good and praiseworthy in say, the Roman Catholic Church? |