So let's be honest

In Galatians 3:11 Paul confronts Peter to his face. Why? -Peter draws back and separates himself from the Gentile converts he is ministering to because he is fearful of Jewish presence. -Peter's actions draw others into his hypocrisy. -Peter's actions leads Barnabas astray. This is poor leadership. Leader's must understand that their disobedience hurts those who look to them as examples. But more than that, since no leader is perfect, a leader must continually cultivate a heart that is ready to receive correction, instruction, and clarity. This is also great leadership. Paul confronts Peter based upon Christ's freedom from the Law (Gal. 3) not upon personal grounds. Paul confronts because of the damage Peter's waywardness creates. Think if Paul would have turned a bling eye to these unhealthy actions of Peter. Think of those caught in hypocrisy. Think of Barnabas. Leadership is saying what needs to be said, to whom it needs to be said, and when it needs to be said. ...

I was compelled once again to share some thoughts. Bare with me. . . 2 Corinthians 11:3 "But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ." Sincerity and purity reflect transparency. This is a connectedness both within community and as an individual child of God toward the pursuit of Christ and an understanding of His pursuit of us. This is not a disconnectedness that self-protects us from confusion, mis-understanding, inclusiveness, individuality, pain, challenges, discomfort, and hurt. Sincerity in devotion to Christ enables us to not be led astray into apathy and indifference. Purity in our devotion protects us from obscurity and complications. However, I share this fear with Paul. May we not be led astray from a sincere (honest) and pure (simplistic) devotion to Christ.