Day 317

Acts 14:21-28; Galatians 1:1-3:23.  “Confrontation”

         Several years ago, at a very large public meeting I challenged the speaker on a point he had made.  He spoke about unity and then publicly condemned another member of the group with an accusation that was false.  The parents of the accused couple were hurt and left.  I felt compelled to say something.  I didn’t want to confront one of my peers, but I stood and asked him to clarify his purpose and support his allegation.  Following the meeting I heard from some who supported what I said and others who did not.
         Peter was guilty of saying one thing and doing another.  At the public meeting he sided with a group of Judaizers who taught that conditions were to be added to salvation.  Paul disagreed and during the public meeting challenged Peter.  Since Peter’s stance affected everyone at the meeting Paul felt a public statement among the same group was necessary.  The issue was not the love Peter had for the Lord or the love Paul had for Peter, yet sometimes we need to confront others with the truth.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?