Each eye can have its vision separately; but when we are looking at anything our vision, which in itself is divided, joins up and unites in order to give itself as a whole to the object that is put before it, that whole is Jesus Christ.John Calvin (1509-1564, French protestant reformer)
Romans 16:17-18
Now I implore you, brothers, watch out for those who cause dissensions and pitfalls contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them; for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. (HCSB)
Opinions are like elbows; everybody has a couple. Opinions are many times the start of confusion in the Body of Christ. Opinions are not bad; in fact they are the source of fresh ideas in the Body of Christ. They do become a problem however when we think that our opinion is the always the right one.
After a decision is made then the opinions of what happened or was decided upon are not important. It is important then for everyone to unite in cause and in harmony and fellowship do the work of the church. But…alas, there is at times always a group that disagrees eternally, and seeks others that do, and impairs the harmony of the church.
How are you and I to handle disinters? We are to avoid them; they are not serving Christ when they are causing division in the church. Yet, I find people will run to these people to get the latest lowdown on what’s going on. When you listen to these people you feed the problem, but if you refuse to listen they may find their place and return to a peaceful existence in The Body of Christ…God’s Blessings
Pastor William
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