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NASB | Ephesians 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. |
Subject: denominations. |
Bible Note: Wild Olive I agree with most of what you mention but two things bother me, you seem to excuse denominational differences as merely our differences of application of the truth. Application is crux of the problem not a side issue of Christianity. The Pharisees knew the law but their failure came on application. Jesus told us to be in unity and one accord not at different levels of application. Also you mention maturity, does my maturity or my lack of maturity excuse my actions? They might be an explanation for my actions but the fact is I need to bring my actions into line with God’s commands. Again this almost circles back to the application. God didn’t call us to apply his words according to our environment, our social status, our maturity of lack thereof, of by any other standard other than do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That all said I thank you for thoughtful response to this issue, and I want to think reread what you said because there is a lot of good in it. Thanks EdB |