Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8353 tolerance The virtue of being prepared to accept people and their viewpoints. While commended within the church, Scripture insists that believers must have a vital concern for maintaining and defending the truth. Toleration should be exercised for the benefit of those whose faith is weak Romans 14:1 See also Romans 14:2-6,13-22; 1 Corinthians 8:8-13 Examples of tolerance By Jesus Christ: Matthew 19:13-14 pp Mark 10:13-14 pp Luke 18:15-16 in contrast to the disciples' intolerance; Mark 9:33-36 pp Luke 9:46-47; Mark 9:38-40 pp Luke 9:49-50 Philippians 1:17-18 by Paul Limits to toleration Evil cannot be tolerated Wickedness cannot be tolerated Serious doctrinal errors cannot be tolerated Galatians 2:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 See also 1 Timothy 6:3-5,20-21; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; 2 Peter 2:1 Sexual sin should not be tolerated 1 Corinthians 5:1-5; Corinthians 6:18-20; Revelation 2:14 Idolatry should not be tolerated 1 Corinthians 10:7; 1 John 5:21 See also
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