Daily Devo | Will Our Convictions Withstand Criticism? (New Testament in a Year, Galatians 2)

Paul recounts a significant confrontation with the apostle Peter in the city of Antioch. Although Peter initially enjoyed fellowship with the Gentile believers there, he backed away when Jewish believers from Jerusalem arrived. These believers from Jerusalem argued that the Gentiles needed to follow the Jewish religious laws in order to be acceptable to God. Rather than stick to his convictions, Peter backed down from fear of criticism, and Paul therefore challenged him. How often do we also back away from our convictions due to fear of criticism?

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For Reflection:

- Are there situations where fear of others influences me to act against my convictions?

- How am I tempted to believe that God's love for me depends on my performance rather than Christ's work?

- Are there barriers or divisions I need to overcome in order to better reflect the unity we are called to by God?

- Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I allow fear, pride, or hypocrisy to shape my actions. Help me live in a way that better reflects the truth of the gospel.