Good Shepherd Church (LCMS)

Ran across this word in a Bible Study this week: Compromise. Allow me to now ramble.

Compromise implies meeting halfway from two opposing starting points. Neither party fully gets what they desire in a compromise, which would tend to leave them dissatisfied and unmotivated.

We tell our youth to never compromise on their Christian beliefs. Don't give in to what other religions may want you to believe. Listen, yes. Learn, yes. Be swayed by the false teaching that all religions lead to the same place. NO!

Compromise is the enemy of sacrifice AND conviction, as in "I will sacrifice my wants for yours" and "I will stand my ground on the truth."

In a relationship, you either stand on the truth (to not give-in on the non-negotiables)...or you sacrifice your own wants for the pleasure of your spouse (adiaphoron).

I'll get back to you on this...as I determine what the exact phrasing was in that Bible Study booklet...