In Acts 21, Paul returns to Jerusalem and chooses love over personal freedom, joining a Jewish ritual he no longer deems necessary to preserve unity in the church.
His example shows that true Christian maturity means laying down our rights for the sake of others.
In a divided world, the church thrives when love—not preference or pride—defines our relationships and keeps the gospel at the center.
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