Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss bearing with one another in love, respecting differing consciences, and the role of pastoral guidance in navigating church disagreements.
To bear with one another in love includes respecting others’ sensitivities and reservations, even when we disagree with their conclusions.
In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help to reframe this difficult task by challenging us to consider our brother or sister’s sincerity to the Lord, noting the beauty of a conscientious Christian and the power of disagreements to bring about our sanctification.
They warn pastors of the danger in leading congregants to violate their consciences and commend dependence on the Lord as we navigate challenging relationships within the church.