[YHAOS]

It is a compelling discussion on the discretion and the indiscretion of zeal that you are having here, and I thank you for including me in your posts. I usually have little to contribute, but your insights are always interesting and valuable, and so are those of your correspondents.

I would council steadfastness and benevolence. Steadfastness in our faith and benevolence towards all. Steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in Christ, despite whatever doctrinal differences we might have with some; steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in the Judeo-Christian tradition we share; steadfastness and benevolence even with respect to our “enemies” (that is to say with those who wish us nothing but ill).

This is, I believe, what Christ councils, so I can not possibly do better than echo his admonition.

[betty boop]

I would council steadfastness and benevolence. Steadfastness in our faith and benevolence towards all. Steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in Christ, despite whatever doctrinal differences we might have with some; steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in the Judeo-Christian tradition we share; steadfastness and benevolence even with respect to our “enemies” (that is to say with those who wish us nothing but ill).

Sounds like "the right plan" to me, dear YHAOS. I believe this is what Christians are called to do. Whether they actually do it or not is another matter.

Who lives in love lives in God and God in Him.

I do agree that the above italics IS what Christ counsels. It cannot be improved upon by me.

Thank you so much for writing, dear brother in Christ! And for your kind words of support.

[Alamo-Girl]

I would council steadfastness and benevolence. Steadfastness in our faith and benevolence towards all. Steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in Christ, despite whatever doctrinal differences we might have with some; steadfastness and benevolence with respect to our brothers and sisters in the Judeo-Christian tradition we share; steadfastness and benevolence even with respect to our “enemies” (that is to say with those who wish us nothing but ill).

Thank you so much for your beautiful exhortation, dear brother in Christ, and thank you for your encouragements!