people tend to jump on others for the way they profess there faith. my question is why not take the stance of this wise old Jew?
Acts 5:34-39 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined up with him. [a]But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who [c]followed him were scattered. 38 So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or [d]action is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”
why do we fight so much in the church when we could just leave it to God?
Acts 5:34-39 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined up with him. [a]But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who [c]followed him were scattered. 38 So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or [d]action is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”
why do we fight so much in the church when we could just leave it to God?