The document discusses the spirit of division that is affecting the church and society. It lists causes of division such as self-centeredness, pride, failing to take good advice, wrong company, false teachings, and rumors. The effects of division are said to include weakening institutions, bringing confusion and death, killing development, and bringing poverty. The document recommends ways to fight division such as avoiding divisive people, being wise, finding good counsel, having brotherly love, and fearing God.
The document discusses the spirit of division that is affecting the church and society. It lists causes of division such as self-centeredness, pride, failing to take good advice, wrong company, false teachings, and rumors. The effects of division are said to include weakening institutions, bringing confusion and death, killing development, and bringing poverty. The document recommends ways to fight division such as avoiding divisive people, being wise, finding good counsel, having brotherly love, and fearing God.
The document discusses the spirit of division that is affecting the church and society. It lists causes of division such as self-centeredness, pride, failing to take good advice, wrong company, false teachings, and rumors. The effects of division are said to include weakening institutions, bringing confusion and death, killing development, and bringing poverty. The document recommends ways to fight division such as avoiding divisive people, being wise, finding good counsel, having brotherly love, and fearing God.
TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 10:1-5, 12-17 INTRODUCTION The spirit of division is greatly affecting the life of the Church today
Many families are suffering because of the spirit of Division
People are killing themselves in the Society because of the spirit of Division
CAUSES OF DIVISION (Romans 16:17-20, 2 Chronicles 10:13-14)
1. Self Centeredness – Greed 2. Pride Or Arrogance 3. Failure To Take Good Advice 4. Wrong Company 5. False Teachings 6. Rumors – Proverbs 16:28 7. Jealous / Envy
EFFECTS OF THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION
1. It Weakens The Church, Families, Society, Etc 2. It Brings Confusion, Quarrels & Physical Death 3. It Kills Development 4. It Brings In Poverty 5. Kills Love
HOW TO FIGHT THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION
1. Keep A Way From People Who Cause Division. 2 Thessalonian 3:6, 14, 2 Corinthians 11:13- 15 2. Learn To Be Wise In What Is Good. Proverbs 14:15, 22:3 3. A Void Bad Company And Look For Wise Counsel 4. Let Us Have Brotherly Love. Hebrews 13:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, I Peter 1:22 5. Have The Fear Of God In Our Hearts