"Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand." Matt 12:25
When the body's immune system malfunctions and begins to attack itself instead of invaders like viruses and bacteria, it is called an autoimmune disease. Type 1 diabetes, lupus and multiple sclerosis are a few of the more well known examples of this malady. Nearly 15% of people are affected. In these cases, the body is clearly divided against itself.
The local body of Christ can be subject to such things as well. When members fail to find common ground, cease communicating and begin to work against one another, it has the effect of putting the family in mortal danger. It is an autoimmune disease. We are called by Christ to be on one accord. We must find ourselves, "endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;" Eph 4:3-4
Beloved, we are not called to agree upon every single thing. There are many different ways to do things and many different individuals capable of doing them. As times change, we must sometimes change our methods without deviating from the essentials of the Christian faith. It is these essentials that are the ties that bind. We can disagree without being disagreeable, without separating and without destroying those who do not agree with us. Should we pursue a destructive course, which surely must originate from questionable motives, we ourselves may not stand.
Loving Like Jesus,
Lee
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