Reason Don't Argue

Reason Don’t Argue

Have you ever argued with someone about Christ or heard people argue about Christ? I have. Reading Acts 17 is a gentle reminder that there are different types of people around the world. How you approach them matters. 

In this chapter, Paul visits three distinctly different cities, yet he was able to impact people in all three cities. Why? Because he “reasoned” with them, he did not argue with them. 

The word reason, in this context, means dialogue. In other words, he had a conversation with people. He shared the word and listened to what they had to say. This is how we must be as well. 

With the volume of Christian content I post, it makes sense that I get plenty of “push back.” When it comes, I never argue. I ask pointed questions to gain clarification and if a person is set in their ways, I accept that God will do in their lives as He wills as they allow.

Here’s a hard truth, other people’s salvation is not in your hands. You must share the gospel and live a life for Christ, but it is God, through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit that brings salvation. But ultimately each person must receive salvation by their choice. Remember that. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 17:2-3

2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said.

Today’s Reading:

Acts 17