Can I love my neighbor without approving their lifestyle?
The practice of hospitality is creating space over a meal with saints, strangers, and
to experience the loving grace of God.
Luke 7:34-50 CSB
1. Was Jesus protective of His
?
Worrying about your reputation exposes you have an
2. Was it Jesus’
that led to the woman’s repentance?
• Tolerance used to mean: we can disagree with each other without
• Today, tolerance means: disagreeing is not just dishonoring, it’s
“We would be wise to recognize the difference between pluralism and relativism. Pluralism acknowledges that there are many different beliefs. Relativism says that they are all equally valid and right. We can acknowledge pluralism without becoming relativists. In other words, we can accept that everyone has the right to believe whatever they want, and we can still have distinct and firmly held convictions.” —Jeremy Treat, Seek First, 168
Romans 2:4 CSB
3. Doesn’t bad company corrupt
character?
As we are being formed by Jesus, we slowly gain the maturity to be in proximity with sinners while staying
4. Is there ever a time to
someone from the dinner table?
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 CSB
So, who do we not eat with? A professing Christian who has gone from
2 Closing Encouragements
We are more effective in our
when we stay true to our
.
We don’t make
out of sinners; We make
for sinners.
“Often, Christians ask me, “How can I love my neighbor without misleading her into thinking I approve of everything she does?” First, remember that Christians cannot give good answers to bad questions. No one approves of everything that others do. No one. It is a false question. The better question is this: “How can my neighbors know that because I live under God’s authority rather than the compulsions of my own selfish desires, their secrets are safe with me?” The answer is simple: love the sinner and hate your own sin.” —Rosaria Butterfield, The Gospel Comes with a House Key
Titus 3:3-7 CSB