Keeping the rituals
The church leaders were in a dilemma because the Jewish Christians thought Paul was telling the Jews to turn away from the heritage and tradition. Paul had permission to not force the Jewish heritage and tradition on the Gentiles(with a few exceptions) but what about the Jews who accepted Christ? We're not told if this rumour was correct or not but the church leaders asked Paul to fulfill his Jewish ritual with 4 brothers in the Lord so he modelled keeping the traditions.
Lord Jesus, there are times when the people we meet don't met the standards of the church such that the bridge into the church is more like a draw bridge. We need wisdom so we can meet people where they're at and allow the church to be a place where we spur one another along as we see the end approaching. Jesus, would you help us to see the world as You see the world. With eyes of compassion and healing. In Your name. Amen
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