Who is more critical of what Christians do, the world or God?
The unbelieving world is far more critical and judgmental of believers than God is. God has given guidelines in His Word, granting liberty under grace guided by the Holy Spirit, not by a neighbor's opinion, though believers should consider others' attitudes so as not to hinder their salvation.
Les teaches that the unbelieving world is far more critical and judgmental of what believers can and cannot do than God is. God has given His guidelines in His Word, and believers have liberty under grace, determining what to do or not do as the Holy Spirit gives guidance, not by what their neighbor thinks. Still, believers take into consideration a neighbor's attitude, lest they cause him ever not to become a believer, and for his sake they stop doing certain legitimate things.
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
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