Some time later, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit all the brothers and sisters in every city where we preached the Lord’s word. Let’s see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them. Paul insisted that they shouldn’t take him along, since he had deserted them in Pamphylia and hadn’t continued with them in their work. Their argument became so intense that they went their separate ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus. Paul chose Silas and left, entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the Lord’s grace. He traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. (Acts 15:36-41, CEB)
Here is a story where disciples of Christ disagree on something that does not take away from humanity, and they move forward.
Paul did not want to take Mark because he had deserted them. We do not know the details of this just Paul thinks Mark deserted them, and Barnabas does not speak against Paul. Barnabas does not see what happened as a reason to not bring Mark. So they decide Barnabas will take Mark and go one way, and Paul will go another.
We can move forward and not completely agree on everything. As long as our disagreement does not take away from someone’s humanity.
Loving People. Loving God.
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