That we Christians share far more than the differences that divide us? And that we need to concentrate more on unity than on division? Remember Romans 12:9-21, The Marks of True Christians and 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Divisions in the Church. Let us stop our arguing and finger pointing and spend more of our energies on following Christ!
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2006-07-16 13:17:00 · 18 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And enters the Muslim and the Atheist... Thank you for your concern but I will never forsake my Savior. I am a person but I am a Christian first. If I had to choose I would choose Christ as I have done.
2006-07-16 13:30:55 · update #1
I so agree with you.
2006-07-16 13:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by songbird 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
It is the main reason there are church splits. We major in the minors. If we concentrated on the things that truly unite us, we would remain a strong influence. Unfortunately, people are people, and the flesh has a strong pull on our lives. Many people prefer to be "right" than agreeable. Church is often no different.
However, that being said, there are legitimate reasons to separate. Heresy, compromising the truth, blasphemy, and other major doctrinal issues should not be negotiated. As Paul said, "Let God be true, and every man a liar..." (Romans 3:4)
2006-07-16 20:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen. I am glad to see that someone else realizes this also. United we stand divided we fall. It is the old game of divide and conquer. Until we as christians can form a united front and dedicate ourselves to finding common ground and following Jesus we will never prosper in the manner which God intended. God is good Debra. He loves you and I do to. Keep spreading the sister. We as christians need to hear these things. I will be praying for you. Peace and God bless.
Your Brother in Christ
The Cave Man
2006-07-16 20:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by cave man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, do I feel you on this one. I have seen and been in so many debates with other Christians that I've just stopped. If I see an debate forming, I change the subject. It's really sad that we're so divided. We really should focus on what we have in common, and that's a love and belief in Christ.
2006-07-16 20:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by huangel03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes! Great observation. We are spending too much of our time and energy within the Body... at the cost of not doing as much of the important work outside of it.
The differences are ok - if we are looking at Jesus and in the word - different expressions are ok. I think we are very comfortable in using energy on analyzing differences, it is much easier than doing missions for many.
Christ commanded us to go into the world - that emphasis is clear.
2006-07-16 20:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are commanded to dwell in unity. As the body of Christ, we need to work together! Not split up. Our hand would be nowhere without our arm. Amen, and God Bless!
2006-07-16 20:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you thank you thank you. We are the body of Christ, and we should concentrate on growing closer to each other in Christ day by day, unitied as one voice, one body in Christ. Christ told us to love one another, as He loves us. Amen, sister, you hit the bullseye!
God bless,
Danny
2006-07-16 20:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think our differences should be embraced but we all need to be aware that evil will use division among us to prevent the fellowship and the love that sustains us, not just with other believers but the relationship we enjoy with God.
2006-07-16 20:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by Star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please ,follow the Islam relegion and you will not regret ,you'll find yourself with this relegion cause I used to be christian and I was lost !!!!now Im a new person . Islam don't hate jesus or other prophets ,and many verses were written about Jesus and other prophets in the Holly Qur"aan ,just read about this relegion and then you have the right to judge .www.islamalways.com islamonline.com
2006-07-16 20:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by fatush1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thoughts are wonderful, but some relgions have turned their churches into corporations and they run them like corporations and as such, the other churches are the competition. That's the real problem.
2006-07-16 20:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by ricardocoav 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better idea... lets all agree to just be People! Then everyone should get along... not just followers of a phoney religion.
2006-07-16 20:28:24 · answer #11 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋