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When believers interpret a passage differently (either within a church or across denominations), how should they relate to each other in a way that promotes unity in the Body of Christ and yet continues to minister God’s Word with conviction?
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They should try and work out what their different interpretations are alike and see if they can come to a mutual agreement on what they disagree on without argument. They should study the passages they are in disagreeing about and try to come to a mutual agreement on what those verses say. They must pray over these passages and let the Holy Spirit give them the right interpretation and not rely on their own interpretation.
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They should remember that the interpretation of a passage is based on different factors. Some for example are the study tools, ones knowledge and understanding of the entire passage and most importantly spiritual guidance and revelation. Therefore, they should think about whose interpretation is correct? Was it through exegesis that they came up with their interpretation or eisegesis? Interpretation is also based on the passion for the word. It takes time to carefully study and interpret the word. We should always be careful and treat each other with love.
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With Love
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Listen with the intent to understand and leave room for there could be more and then add to what was said by giving verbatim words from scripture
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First of all, when Jesus came the people expected a conquering king. The apostles needed explanations to the parables. We are finite in our interpretation and our intellect. No one person or denomination has a lock on all that is right and true. That said there are certain principles that are cornerstones in faith; (ie. born of a virgin, was crucified, died and was buried). Yet rose again. Secondly, i do not see any stand alone verses. All that said, i think we respond with humility and love. Accepting someone else’s thought or opinion does not make it your own. But being able to love our neighbor as ourselves is a commandment. Eph 4:1-6