Opinions

So many people think they know so much and over time most of us in some of these areas are proved wrong.  How wise of the founders of AA to take the position that AA would have no opinion on outside issues so the AA name would not be drawn into public controversy.  God’s word also encourages us to think twice about sharing our opinions.  

It’s not wrong to have an opinion.  We all need to think and wonder about things and form our thoughts around God’s truth, but we all need to remember that we are on a journey in our minds as well as in every other area of our life.  We are being transformed and that means that some of the opinions we hold today may not be those we hold at a later date.  

The core of our thinking should be solidly based on God’s word but, as in many areas of life, it takes time for differences to be explained as we respond to issues raised in groups.  Where God’s word is clear we need to be clear and change our minds if we have previously held other opinions.  At the same time, we need to respect others wherever they are at on their journey and who might differ from us at this point.  

Let us stop judging one another. Instead, decide not to put anything in the way of a brother or sister. Don’t put anything in their way that would make them trip and fall.  (Romans 14:13 NIRV)