For Us or Against Us

The question that John asked our Lord about is a good question for us to consider this morning as well. Since we believe that we have come to a true understanding of the Bible, should we attempt to hinder or to stop the work of other Christians if they are people who do not follow after Christ in the way that we follow after Christ? The answer of our Lord Jesus to John was that we should not. But the answer needs to be probed further, and it needs to be qualified so that we may truly understand what we should do in light of the many churches of Christians who differ with us in doctrine, and the many parachurch ministries that exist in the world today. Why did our Lord Jesus tell His beloved disciple John not to forbid this man’s casting out of demons, even though he did not follow after them? 3 reasons are given to us. 1st – Because he was not speaking evil against them. 2nd – Because he was really on their side. And 3rd –Because they might cause him, (one of the little ones) to stumble. I am hoping that each of us here today will perhaps learn something new about Christian unity by your considering these truths which Jesus gave to John.