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We know better than to think we are without sin. The Bible plainly tells us, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us,” and “If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us” (1 John 1:8,10).
Likely none of us is completely free of error either. Who would profess to perfectly understand everything in Scripture? We may be mistaken about some things we think we know. That may be especially true of those who are so absolutely certain they are right about everything.
That does not mean we cannot correct anybody about anything. We have reasons why we believe what we believe, and it is appropriate to use reason and Scripture to convince others of that of which we are convinced. Some errors are of greater significance than others. What is important is not to come across as a know-it-all, or as arrogant.
Two people came to my house asking if Winnie and I would study the Bible with them. We agreed, set a time and they came back. As we sat down I said something about the mutual benefit of Bible study: “Perhaps we can learn from each other.”
“Oh no,” one of them said, “we are not here to learn we are here to teach.” The study quickly ended and they went on their way.
None of us would likely be that blunt, but let us be careful we do not give that same impression.
Cecil May Jr.
via Preacher Talk
Montgomery, AL