Acts 15:5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Here is an example of what I am saying. The scriptures here say that these Pharisees were believers. They were not trying to corrupt the scriptures, they misunderstood them. And I am sure they had many scriptures to support their view as verse 7 says there was much disputing. In fact, the disciples had to go down to Jerusalem to resolve the issue.
Now, I do believe there is always a correct answer to every question like this. But I think we have to be careful not to be dogmatic thinking that we ourselves always know the correct answer to every question.
James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
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