Most people study the Scripture within perceived ideals. For example, it is common for a person to read the Scriptures assuming that topic/person of conversation is acting in a inspired manner. Which isn't true. The message is inspired and true, the message isn't endorsing the actions of those involved.
Sometimes it is clear that the "topic" is making a mistake. Other times, its is not as clear.
So what is your answer?
Give examples.
I'll start with my answer. Which is..... Yes, and they knew better...... The apostles were not ignorant nor innocent in their actions. A perfect example of such is found in the narrative of Peter's hypocrisy.
Gal 2:12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
Gal 2:13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
Gal 2:14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
Peter knowingly made a mistake. A mistake that is rather common in Christian circles.
Has anyone experienced the same thing that Peter did? I have. I've built relationships with people to only have them "forget who I am" .........when they realize that I've "withstood" an influential acquaintance. This should be interesting. I "wonder" how honest people will be.
Sometimes it is clear that the "topic" is making a mistake. Other times, its is not as clear.
So what is your answer?
Give examples.
I'll start with my answer. Which is..... Yes, and they knew better...... The apostles were not ignorant nor innocent in their actions. A perfect example of such is found in the narrative of Peter's hypocrisy.
Gal 2:12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
Gal 2:13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
Gal 2:14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
Peter knowingly made a mistake. A mistake that is rather common in Christian circles.
Has anyone experienced the same thing that Peter did? I have. I've built relationships with people to only have them "forget who I am" .........when they realize that I've "withstood" an influential acquaintance. This should be interesting. I "wonder" how honest people will be.