So many people took issue with Jesus. Matthew chapter 9 records several instances. We can learn how to deal with controversy from Jesus. Jesus didn’t back down; He engaged His opponents.
1. Do not shy away from controversy when it comes your way. We tend to avoid it all costs, God may want us to engage to fulfill His good purposes.
2. Do not instigate it, but see and use controversy as an opportunity to refute error & lift up key gospel truths. Jesus un-argumentatively, corrected wrong views of God and showed Gospel truth.
3. Do not lash out in anger, but calmly confront those who contradict sound teaching with words of wisdom. Sometimes it’s more loving to engage thoughtfully, prayerfully, and firmly.
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