But if we are to be preachers of the kingdom, we must still reflect on how to be bearers of the truth that overcomes divisions and unites. I am always told that San Francisco is the land of tolerance. Anything is possible here. Tolerance is good, and we Christians could benefit from a lot more of it. But tolerance alone is not enough.
Absolute tolerance fails to take the other person seriously.
It is patronizing. That is immensely condescending. Jesus prays to the Father to consecrate the disciples in truth. God s truth consecrates, makes holy. It transforms us.