DIVISION DO NOT HAVE TO BE DIVISIVE

Regarding this next item, I’m not at all pleased. I am getting the picture that when you meet together it brings out your worst side instead of your best! First, I get this report on your divisiveness, competing with and criticizing each other. I’m reluctant to believe it, but there it is. The best that can be said for it is that the testing process will bring truth into the open and confirm it.
 
1st Corinthians 11:17-19 (The Message Bible)
 
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
 
In Touch Ministries - 06/29/06
 
The military strategist will advise the commanders to ‘divide and conquer’ the enemy. While this may be an effective strategy for the military, it has no place in the Body of Christ. Scripture is clear on the subject. The Apostle Paul writes, “…that there be no divisions among you…” (1st Cor. 4:10).
 
Yes, there are many things in scripture which have been interpreted differently. Some churches emphasize certain passages more than other churches may. We do not all agree on worship styles or building programs. Despite these differences, can we stand together in unity as scripture calls us to?
 
I believe we can stand together when we embrace the essentials of the faith:
 

1. Jesus Christ is LORD and Savior


2. God is sovereign


3. The Bible is truth