November 28, 2012

Excerpt from Randy’s response on the Exodus International website: “We have permission to love those we don’t agree with. Jesus does it every day. Abiding in Christ includes a universe of meaning but let’s emphasize patience, humility and truth. I think it is quite ok to let your friendship with this man continue to redevelop as long as you are not compromising your core convictions, manipulating him or edifying some old dysfunctional pattern in either or both of you. Plus, as you stated … who knows how and if this friendship will redevelop. Regardless, life is SO much more than this or that issue. We could all stand for more redemptive truth, gracious compassion and sacrificial/unconditional friendship in the world.”