What attitude should characterize our relationships toward differences in others?

• A. Tolerance
• B. Bias
• C. Arrogance
• D. Disinterest

Answer: (A)

Tolerance is the attitude that recognizes differences in others and treats them with respect and care. In relationships within the church, this means listening with humility, avoiding prejudice, and valuing people as fellow image-bearers of God even when their backgrounds, opinions, or gifts differ from ours. This posture aligns with Jesus’ command to love one another and to seek unity in the body of Christ, which strengthens fellowship and enables diverse gifts to work together for ministry. When we practice tolerance, we create space for genuine relationship, trust, and growth across differences. Bias, arrogance, and disinterest undermine that unity—bias prejudges people, arrogance elevates self and harms fellowship, and disinterest neglects others’ needs and dignity.