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.

Romans 14:1

Toleration should be exercised for the benefit of those whose faith is weak

See also

Romans 14:2-6,13-22
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
Matthew 19:13-14

Examples of tolerance

By Jesus Christ:

pp Mk 10:13-14

Mark 9:33-36

pp Lk 18:15-16

in contrast to the disciples' intolerance

Mark 9:38-40

pp Lk 9:46-47

Philippians 1:17-18

pp Lk 9:49-50

by Paul

Habakkuk 1:13

Limits to toleration

Evil cannot be tolerated

Revelation 2:2

Wickedness cannot be tolerated

Galatians 2:4
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Serious doctrinal errors cannot be tolerated

See also

1 Timothy 6:3-5,20-21
2 Timothy 4:3-4
2 Peter 2:1
1 Corinthians 5:1-5; 6:18-20
Revelation 2:14

Sexual sin should not be tolerated

1 Corinthians 10:7
1 John 5:21

Idolatry should not be tolerated

See also

1100 God, perfection
1460 truth
5663 childbirth
5763 attitudes, positive to God
6237 sexual sin, nature of
6603 acceptance, divine
8026 faith, growth in
8283 joy
8299 love in relationships
8318 patience