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. The Church/people need leaders (formal and informal) who are willing to LOVE Christ and Christ's followers enough to confront waywardness before the ramifications are catastrophic.
What gives Paul the right (if no one is perfect) to confront Peter?
Maybe Peter was sensitive to the Jewish group. Maybe Peter felt led to minister to these new Jewish followers. Maybe. . .
Gal 3:14 "When I saw they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel. . ."
Do not expect others to act when God has shown you the error in other's actions. Those who see, see for a reason. Confrontation can be good.
-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. The Church/people need leaders (formal and informal) who are willing to LOVE Christ and Christ's followers enough to confront waywardness before the ramifications are catastrophic.
What gives Paul the right (if no one is perfect) to confront Peter?
Maybe Peter was sensitive to the Jewish group. Maybe Peter felt led to minister to these new Jewish followers. Maybe. . .
Gal 3:14 "When I saw they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel. . ."
Do not expect others to act when God has shown you the error in other's actions. Those who see, see for a reason. Confrontation can be good.
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