What is really important? We get caught up with various things that we often think are important, argue about this and that, and take stands about our passions or traditions. But sometimes, if we would stop and reflect on these things, we might realize they aren’t that important after all. In 1 Corinthians 7:19 the Bible says, “For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God.” Another version puts it this way: “Circumcision does not matter and uncircumcision does not matter. Keeping God’s commands is what matters.”[1]
There may be many ways in which our preferences and backgrounds might differ. But we must remember the only thing that really matters is obeying God. If it’s God’s command to do something, we must do it. If God commands us to not do something, we mustn’t do it. And on such things we must agree. Don’t be distracted by things that in the end, don’t really matter.
[1] CSB