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.
Difference 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. 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 highlights the fact that differences are what actually makes us uniquely a part of a grand design.
On a large scale, and when you really do think about it, do our differences really matter if we agree on the same goal?
In urban inspiration, I think we can all agree that a soul impacted, influenced, inspired, 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 saved to eternity with Christ and added to the Kingdom?
