The 11th commandment

Tolerance. Diversity. These two words, when used in their proper context, are helpful tools for guidance in the non-essential areas of Christianity. Things like: what food we eat, what car we choose to drive, what books you read, Biblical or none Biblical names for your children, watching a movie, etc. You might call them “grey areas”, areas in the Christian faith where the Bible does not have clear-cut admonition/instruction.

BUT! For these two words above, a Christian needs to add Biblical principles, example: “not everything is profitable” 1 Corinthians 10:23, “I will not be mastered by anything.” 1 Corinthians 6:12.

Back to our topic; tolerance & diversity are not always used in their proper context. Often these words are called down like fire from heaven on those who seek the Spiritual growth of others, or these words are called down on those who are preaching the Gospel to the unconverted. Christians are told to “judge not lest you be judged”, as if this was the 11th commandment. Is this really what Jesus meant by “judge not”? Or is this 11th commandment just a person’s way of self justification?

Hear what Dr John MacArthur has to say: