TOLERANCE

Tolerance can either communicate grace or liscenciousness. It is a tension between truth and falsehood, between extremes. To enjoy the gift of tolerance it requires deep foundation, discernment and setting of clear bounderies. Conviction and compromise play a check and balance kind of existence.

Learning and living a tolerant life must come from a close walk with the Lord, the One who models the real stuff! In the gospel of John it is called grace and truth. A perfect mixture can only be found in its purity in the life of Jesus Christ. The righteous One and the One who is the friend of sinner. Admittedly it is a stuggle to live in grace and truth. It does not come naturally from us. The flesh loves to be unique from others, adores legalism and rules that exalts self.

It takes a Divine touch to overcome prejudice and self righteousness. Just when you think you dont have it in your system it shows its ugly head. O God of grace be merciful to us! Let others be attracted to the gospel that is holy and yet light hearted. It's a tight walk and yet when you consciously live it you can experience the grace the sets us free! Grace sets free and invites the attack dogs of legalism.