OPINIONS

Many people think they know a lot but over time most have been proved wrong in some area of their knowledge.  How wise of the founders of AA to take the position that AA would have no opinion on outside issues so the AA name would not be drawn into public controversy.  God’s word also encourages us to think twice about sharing our opinions. 

Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. (Proverb 18:2 NIV)

It’s not wrong to have an opinion.  We all need to think and wonder about things and form our thoughts around God’s truth, but we all need to remember that we are on a journey in our minds as well as in every other area of our life.  We are being transformed and that means that some of the opinions we hold today may not be those we hold in the future. 

Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you and you will agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NIRV)

The core of our thinking should be solidly based on God’s Word but in many areas of life it takes time for clarity to come in how we might respond to certain issues or groups.  Where God’s Word is clear and we have held a different opinion, we need to accept what God says and change our minds to reflect the truth.  At the same time, we need to respect where others are on their journey and might hold differing opinions from us at this point in time. 

Let us stop judging one another. Instead, decide not to put anything in the way of a brother or sister. Don’t put anything in their way that would make them trip and fall.  (Romans 14:13 NIRV)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I welcome You to show me Your will today.  Help me to believe what is right in Your eyes and make any necessary changes to my thinking. Also give me grace to live with respect for others who currently differ with me in their ideas and opinions. Amen