Deal With Principles, Not Men
"We deal with principles, not with men," ought to be a motto in every Christian's life. Men are what principles make them; approve or antagonize, as may be needed, the principles. Deal charitably with the men. They may not believe as you do; they may be bitterly, strenuously antagonistic to your belief. Let your heart cherish no bitterness. They may be wrong, but do not condemn them. They are bound by wrong principles. Seek to release them. Show them better principles, a better way, a better spirit, by both word and deed. He who has the truth can afford to be more than fair; he can afford to be generous and kind toward his opponents, however he may regard their principles.