EFFECT OF PRIDE #4 – CAUSES STRIFE AND DIVISION
Strife is a strong and going conflict over a fundamental issue. It is deeper than argument, broader than disagreement. It house bitterness and sometimes violence. When strife occurs among believers, the church testimony is tarnished and Christ is dishonored.
The Bible warns against strife and reproves those who cause it because it often accompanied by pride and an unteachable spirit in one or both parties. Proverbs 13vs10 says; “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice”.
Strife alienates friends, divides families, collapses the churches and destroys good relationship. 1 Corinthians 13vs1-3 remind us that nothing we do as Christians is vital to our faith as love not strife. Being right declaring our version of truth or doing dozen of good, sacrificial deeds counts for nothing with strife.
Please, let us give room to love and not tolerate strife for the salvation of our souls and others, and to continue to keep our focus on Jesus Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life: that no one goes to God except through Him – John 14vs6
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