This is the reality, we need each other and every one of us is diverse and at different levels of maturity with a unique set of needs. In order for us to promote fellowship we must seek what we have in common rather than be divided and isolated. Consider what causes people to distance themselves from others. Religious doctrine is at or near the top of the list. If a man is truly fully confident in his relationship with FATHER, he can fellowship with just about anyone. Jesus proved that when He went to the house of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19:
5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”
6 So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.
7 But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.”
8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;
10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Clearly the disciples had an issue with Zacchaeus but Jesus did not. How can we be a light to others if we don’t attempt to reach out to them? Instead, many isolate themselves because they are afraid that their own doctrine might be challenged and they are more interested in protecting what they think is reality than walking in it. Most people’s doctrines only change when in a crisis their doctrine does not deliver them or restore peace in the midst of chaos. Any thought that promotes division, separation, or isolation is contrary to Agape Love. Jesus embraced the world of sinners knowing His relationship with FATHER superseded any challenge to His beliefs thus He was comfortable in all settings and with any group. People simply need to quit judging and begin embracing.
In Colossians chapter 3, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Isn’t time to set aside differences with others and reach out in order to be a light toward a dying world? We don’t need to worry about others’ doctrines but simply find what we have in common and acknowledge that we are all at different levels of maturity. Jesus was at the highest state of maturity thus He could break bread with anyone. We must meet people where they are at rather than seek only those who fulfill some need we may have. As we mature in our relationship with FATHER, HE will satisfy our souls with peace thus we need not look to others to do so. Jesus was in constant giving mode and FATHER calls upon us to rise to that same state. After all, Love is the basis and reason for everything.