We’ve spent a lot of time in this series looking at how gospel motherhood brings freedom—so what do we do when our freedom feels in conflict with another mom’s preferences? (Oof. Tricky, right?) In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how we can honor moms who think differently than we do by asking questions while holding to our own convictions, being charitable, treating others the way we want to be treated, and prayerfully trusting the work of God in another mom’s life. Loving one another well often requires patience and sacrifice, but by God’s grace, we can learn to love other moms while standing unified around the most essential gospel truths.

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John 15:12-13
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
“Sometimes we need the reminder that we don’t have to be best friends with everyone.” - Gospel Mom, Ch. 10
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“Many of us go about our days wondering what would be the easiest thing to do or even what would be the most advantageous for our career, reputation, social media feed, bank account, and family. But we give little thought to how we can try to please and serve others outside of our family and outside of ourselves. Few of us ponder what it looks like to make choices in ways that don’t just consider ourselves, but consider the impact on the church, our Christian witness, or even those who don’t yet believe in our community.” - Gospel Mom, Ch. 10
Matthew 18:21-35 (parable of the unforgiving servant)

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R|M Apply Questions:

Consider some of the areas where your personal conscience has given you freedom in motherhood (examples: media choices, nutrition, medicine, etc.), then think about some friends in your circle and how these preferences may differ.

What are some ways you can seek to love your friends well and show grace in these differences?
How can you intentionally be curious about someone’s life and what they’re passionate about, even if you don’t agree?

Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-33. How does this passage shape the way you approach moms with different opinions or preferences?
Are you tempted to gossip or speak harsh words about moms who don’t do things the same way as you? How can you add compassion to the conversation? Come prepared with this answer in mind so that the next time you’re tempted to engage in this way, you can offer encouragement instead.
Spend some time in prayer that the Lord will soften your heart in these matters, asking that you won’t only display an outward grace toward your mom friends, but will also inwardly love them as someone made in God’s image.

*Find more questions for this on Pg. 159-165 of Becoming a Gospel Mom!

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