Conviction versus Compassion
There are times when we must navigate the tension between conviction and compassion, between prophetic concern for justice and the relational call to love those whose views wound or frustrate us. Here are some Bible passages that may offer space for meditation, softening the spirit without silencing the heart. He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? — Micah 6:8 Let this be your grounding verse. God’s call is not only justice and mercy—but humility. Walk gently, even with those whose views you do not share. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. — Colossians 3:12-14 “Bear with one another”—those...