Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Corinthians 10:7 (New Living Translation)

7 Look at the obvious facts. Those who say they belong to Christ must recognize that we belong to Christ as much as they do.

Paul is writing to a church in Corinth. There is a lot of fussing going on. Some say Paul is a phony. Paul is not a real Christian like they are. Paul defends himself. We are Christians just as much as they are Christians.

Funny, a few thousand years ago folks were fussing about “we” and “they.” Not much has changed since.

And now we come to the part of the blog post where I use this centuries-old sentence to bonk myself in the noggin’. Those folks over there are Christians, too. They read the Bible; they pray, and they love everyone. And they probably read and pray and love and care more than me and us. And they don’t agree with me and us on everything.

I can spend all my time and energy fussing with they. I can spend all my time and energy loving those who need such. It is my choice. God, help me in my unbelief.