How is reading the bible on your own time “stirring up trouble”? It seems the objecters have a problem, but how is that the Bible-reader’s problem? Besides, 1 Corinthians 1:23 states But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; So we know others will be offended, but we still must preach. Reading the Bible seems a fairly non-troublesome method of doing so. Like I said, it’s their problem. They can deal with it by growing up.
You’re right, we have to spread the Gospel.
But we have to be very careful. The devil’s way is to try to make us think we’re being faithful when what’s really happening is we’re betraying the faith.
Believers know very well where we stand in the cultural wars. But remember this sort of conflict is of the world, and as such can in a subtle manner pull us away from our faith.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:14-15