People Stewards

Differences: A point for Cooperation not Contention

People come in all different shapes and sizes.  And with these people come different backgrounds, experiences, values, norms, and their different opinions.  Sometimes in noting the differences in one another we tend to not see the unique gifts and treasures each may bring to any given situation.  Differences don’t always have to be a source of conflict, they can be a reason to celebrate.  When we decide to look for the greater purpose in coming together, we may find that we have more in common than not.  On a large scale, do our differences really matter if we agree on the same/similar goals or if we agree to walk in the same direction ? 

          In urban inspiration, I think many of us can agree that a soul encouraged, renewed, and/or saved is far more important than the route one may take to get there.  Although our doctrines, programs, processes, and policies may differ, do we not all celebrate when one more person is spared living out eternity without and instead added to the Kingdom of God?
          If you have differences with a brother or a sister that causes you not to walk together in unity; take some time to consider the things you have in common.  Are you mature enough to extend an olive branch to reconcile your differences and walk or work in agreement?  Your agreement may just save a soul.