Filipino by Birth Christian by Grace

I like Chipotle. Their food tastes great and the ingredients are fresh. I think their burritos offer the best value in fast food dining. After one Chipotle burrito, my appetite is satisfied for almost a week. Here is the nutritional value of the burrito I usually order:

Chipotle Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Burrito Amount Per Serving Calories 1287 Calories from Fat 433 % DV* Total Fat 48g Saturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 166mg Sodium 3585mg Total Carbohydrate 148g Dietary Fiber 13.6g Sugars 9g Protein 64g Vitamin A 137% Vitamin C 70% Calcium 53% Iron 30%

Chipotle Nutrition Results provided by: Chipotle Fan.com Yep, a whopping 1287 calories, which is a lot considering the average recommended daily caloric intake is around 2000. The way I see it, for about $6 you get two meals wrapped up in one tortilla. You don’t have to eat it all at once, although they don’t last very long in the fridge…

Matthew 5:21-24 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca, ‘ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

The Bible values fellowship and unity among believers (Ephesians 4:2-3). The passage above is one of many that stress the importance of living in peace with fellow Christians and resolving conflicts peacefully.

Does the passage above mean we should always settle disagreements before we come before God in prayer or ministry? No. The principal of the passage is to resolve a pre-existing conflict with someone you have offended. There are some situations where responding too quickly will make things worse, which totally defeats the principal of the passage.

Also, this passage does not command us to start new arguments before worshiping God. The passage is about resolving pre-existing situations where you offended someone, not about telling someone a new disagreement you have against them that they don’t know about. The passage commands us to apologize out of humility, not to start new debates out of pride.

I’ve seen a Christian adhere strictly to the words of the passage and not the principal message: the result was disastrous. Sometimes confronting people too soon creates a Jerry Springer type atmosphere in which unsuspecting parties aren’t prepared to respond. We should exercise maturity and wisdom in resolving conflicts by waiting for the right time to talk. The principal is what matters, not a strict adherence to make the words law - such is Pharisaical thinking.

lol! This is video is hilarious. So true, yet so sad…