Conflicts and
challenges are bound to occur in any group, even Christian ones. The issue is not that churches have
disagreements, but rather, how they deal with the disagreements that arise.
In his first recorded
letter to Jesus followers of his era, the Apostle Peter gives these closing
thoughts,
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
He calls the church
to pay attention to their attitudes towards one another in all of their
dealings, knowing that if their attitudes are righteous, the outcomes of their
disagreements will be as well. Pay attention to your attitude as you deal with
brothers and sisters in Christ. A right
attitude increases the likelihood of a right outcome and preserves the unity
needed to walk the walk of faith.
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