Galatians 2:1-14
Some false brothers had infiltrated(滲透) out ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.
God does not judge by external appearance - those men added nothing to my message.
Paul opposed Peter because he was clearly in the wrong. Because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. So that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.
Paul's next visit to Jerusalem is either that of Act 11:30(over famine relief) or that of Acts 15(raising the issues which led to the Council). He has a private meeting to discuss his 'gospel for the Gentiles'.
Paul did not want to have his work invalidated, and he was afraid that his ministry might be hindered or even disapproved of by the Jerusalem leaders. But they fully endorse what God is so clearly doing through Paul.
But at Antioch Peter, for fear of the strict party men sent by James, went back on his former approval of a law-free gospel for the Gentiles. And others - even Barnabas, Paul's former partner in mission - followed his example.
Because of the Jewish food laws they would not eat with Gentiles. Paul had this out with Peter, in public.
Why?
Having once gained freedom through faith in Christ, how could they rebuild the system of law they had torn down?
False brothers are not follow the rule of Jesus Christ, but some men added custom.
Men usually afraid the force of group or crowd. Even they are wrong.
Paul got the truth from the Lord, so he won't disobey the way from the Lord, he had this out with Peter, leader of Christian in Jerusalem.
How?
Be courage in the truth, before recognize the truth read the Bible and follow the leading of Holy Spirit.
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