“But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another.” – Galatians 5:15
Moses’ first opposition wasn’t from the Egyptians, but from his own brethren. Most of the prophets weren’t only resisted by foreign nations, but were rejected by their own people. Jesus Himself was betrayed by one who walked with Him, learned from Him, and shared life with Him. Even Paul’s greatest opposition came from false brethren.
And even now, the strongest resistance often comes from fellow Christians. What do they all have in common? Their god is their own belly. Their intellect, desires, motives, and intentions matter more to them than God’s Word. Unknowingly, they become tools of satan to stir up gossip, judgment, offense, and division within the very church Jesus purchased with His blood.
satan doesn’t need to destroy a divided church or home. he just sits back and watches us do it to ourselves. That’s why we must STOP THE BITING! STOP THE DEVOURING!. Division is one of the things God hates most, and it is the opposite of what Jesus taught us.
We are called to love God above all even above ourselves and to love our neighbor as ourselves. And it is by this love that the world will know we are truly His disciples.
So what should I do?
First, hold fast to the Word of God. Use a King James Version especially if you are new believer, which is closest to the original text, and let it be the root and foundation of your life. Above all, build an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. He must be your greatest Teacher, the One who guides and leads you not merely the opinions of men over a single verse.
Be careful, because without realizing it, you could be used by Satan while thinking you are doing God’s service.
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