Is there a difference between living in grace and living in tolerance? It is an important question, and I would suggest there is a fundamental difference. Living in tolerance really suggests to overlook something. Living in grace means to live in a spirit of forgiveness toward others. This may seem very similar but there is an important difference. Living in grace requires forgiveness, which keeps the idea of right and wrong existing. Living in tolerance does not require forgiveness, which suggests that nothing matters. This can be very difficult and cause inner bitterness, whereas grace still allows one to deal with differences both internally and externally. As Christians we must remember this distinction and make certain we are living in Grace.
Matthew 18
23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. [8] 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. [9] 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant [10] fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, [11] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31 When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, [12] until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”
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