‘Strife.’
a) Matthew 10:34. Can sometimes come to the outwardly religious family because of Jesus.
b) Genesis 13:8. Between jealous relatives has to stop.
c) Psalm 31:20. We can be sheltered from it in the Presence of the Lord.
d) Proverbs 10:12. Has its root in hatred.
e) Proverbs 13:10. May come from pride.
f) Proverbs 17:1. Should not be present at a great feast.
g) Romans 12:18; 13:13; Galatians 5:15. Should be avoided by the True Believer.
h) Romans 14:1. With Believers who are weak in their Faith should be avoided by all means.
i) Galatians 5:19-20. May come from the desires of our sinful nature.
j) 2 Timothy 2:14. Can be commanded to be stopped in God’s Name.
k) James 3:14. Is not wise.
l) James 3:15. Is:-
1- Earthly.
2- Unspiritual.
3- Motivated by the Devil.
m) James 3:16. Will produce disorder and every kind of evil.
(This QT shows me that Strife should always be avoided amongst True Believers)
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‘A True Church Teacher.’
Matthew 13:52.
a) Is a Teacher of the Word of God.
b) Is a Disciple of the Kingdom of Heaven.
c) Brings out of the storehouse new teachings as well as old ones.
(Through this Second one I find out what is A True Church Teacher)
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Chris.
Amongst True Believers conflicts should be resolved well before they turn into serious issues. We cannot be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ if we are living in conflict with other True Believers.
