Why Do Christians Argue and Fight With Other Christians?

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Paul warned Timothy about such things in the church by writing “Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels” (2nd Tim 2:23) because “the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful” (2nd Tim 2:24). If someone else may have differences of belief on Scriptures and they are not the main, essential beliefs, its best to leave it alone. We are to “Do everything in love” (1st Cor 16:14).
Wrong use of words
Paul in warning the church about Spiritual attacks from the enemy says we are to take up the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Eph 6:17b)
The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, is intended for our own good and is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God (Eph 6:11-17) but nowhere in Scripture is the Word of God to be used as an offensive weapon against other Christians but all too often, Christians use the sword of the Word against each other.
2 Timothy 2:14-19 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
 
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This is a good thread . Fighting shouldn't be a way to interact amongst brothers and sisters. They will know we are Christian by our LOVE.
 
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This is a good thread . Fighting shouldn't be a way to interact amongst brothers and sisters. They will know we are Christian by our LOVE.
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cer,

please finish your sentence, 'by our LOVE...???...
 

maxwel

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Let's take a moment to look at your verse in 2 Timothy.


The verse in 2Timothy2:23 PRESUPPOSES several things when it tells Timothy to avoid "foolish controversies."


A. It presupposes there is a distinction between "foolish controversies" and "not foolish controversies".

B. It presupposes Timothy is able to make this distinction.

C. It presupposes, by ONLY prohibiting "foolish controversies", that any controversy which is "important" or "not foolish" would be fine to discuss.





Christians certainly need to discuss controversies more politely.

But the bible doesn't really tell us to avoid doctrinal discussion or even doctrinal debate.
 
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it seems that many have a 'different-home-grown-version' of DEBATE! 'never seems like UNITY'...

we, us, will ALWAYS check HIS WORD First', Jesus Christ our Lord', for there is only 'ONE-WAY'-
coarse, cause, -
there's no 'other-Way to-Love-Live, Survive, in this fallen-world...:rolleyes::)
 
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it seems that many have a 'different-home-grown-version' of DEBATE! 'never seems like any UNITY'...

we, usuns', (you know who you are!):rolleyes:'will ALWAYS check HIS WORD First', Jesus Christ our Lord',
for 'HE is THE ONLY-WAY'- coarse, cause, reason' -
there's 'no other-way' - to - Love-Live, Learn, Survive, in this fallen-world...:rolleyes::)"

HEB. 11:6.
But without FATH it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is,
and He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.:eek:
 
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I often post things that upset others....... but, I seldom bother to argue with them.
 
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just 'one-more-way', to Love someone so precious - guess you're here for some reason?
 
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It's ok to make a blanket comment that nobody is showing love.

But it's wrong to tell the person making the blanket comment that the blanket comment is wrong.

 
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Cerwin

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Thats the finished sentence. You mean, what do I mean by that? Well, that is part of the problem then. But actually, some know this song. I'd post it here for You to hear but I don't know how to share music in this platform yet.
 
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ModernDayBerean

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Well said. 2 hrs ago I had just looked up 2Tim 2:23-24 along with a couple verses in Proverbs. I'm new and joined in hopes of finding bile discussions. I knew I would find some that had differing interpretations of scriptures. I was hoping to sharpen my sword but all I can find on the threads are those who want to break my sword in half. I was hoping to use 2Tim 2:23-24 to calm them down so we converse about the Word of God. I have a strong feeling that's not going to happen.
 
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TemporaryCircumstances

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I often post things that upset others....... but, I seldom bother to argue with them.

Psh
I am at fault for arguing with some people. I like to think I'm usually laid back though xD
 
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The different Christian churches are really just street gangs vying for the block.

The block is the world and money makes the world go around so that is the gauge of who's currently running the block.

Look for the biggest most expensive churches,whoever has those is running the block.

They recruit just like street gangs also,the literal street gang spreads it's rhetoric by word of mouth and graffiti,Christian street gangs do the same with radio and tv and pamplets.
 
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The world does like competition,and there are a lot of worldly Christians,so do they like the competition,and the arrogance of it.

Like the NBA at the start of the season where the teams have a fresh start,and the people say this could be the year that we could take the championship,and it is exciting the competition,and if their team does get the championship,they rejoice,and delight in it,with the attitude,of all the teams that competed we won,we are the champions,we are number one.

Is that the same attitude among all the worldly Christians,who operate in flesh,instead of the Spirit,and love arrogance,and to exalt themselves in the world of Christianity,with the attitude,out of all the denominations saying this,and saying that,and believing different interpretations of the Bible,we have the truth,we are the champions,we are the winners,we are number one.

To where it blinds them to seek out truth,but cling to their denomination and its standard format,and then fight for it tooth and nail in competition,and say we have the truth,we are the winners,and they rejoice in it,and delight in it,because they are of the flesh,and not the Spirit.
 

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instability, pride, lack of understanding, and lack of spiritual maturity
 

maxwel

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The different Christian churches are really just street gangs vying for the block.

The block is the world and money makes the world go around so that is the gauge of who's currently running the block.

Look for the biggest most expensive churches,whoever has those is running the block.

They recruit just like street gangs also,the literal street gang spreads it's rhetoric by word of mouth and graffiti,Christian street gangs do the same with radio and tv and pamplets.

So if the different churches are all just street gangs out recruiting...

then what brings you to CC?


Are you here recruiting for YOUR particular gang?
 
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The world does like competition,and there are a lot of worldly Christians,so do they like the competition,and the arrogance of it.

Like the NBA at the start of the season where the teams have a fresh start,and the people say this could be the year that we could take the championship,and it is exciting the competition,and if their team does get the championship,they rejoice,and delight in it,with the attitude,of all the teams that competed we won,we are the champions,we are number one.

Is that the same attitude among all the worldly Christians,who operate in flesh,instead of the Spirit,and love arrogance,and to exalt themselves in the world of Christianity,with the attitude,out of all the denominations saying this,and saying that,and believing different interpretations of the Bible,we have the truth,we are the champions,we are the winners,we are number one.

To where it blinds them to seek out truth,but cling to their denomination and its standard format,and then fight for it tooth and nail in competition,and say we have the truth,we are the winners,and they rejoice in it,and delight in it,because they are of the flesh,and not the Spirit.
With most of the Christians that speak out loud Yes, they question the bible, argue and differ over verses, never getting together and discussing a meaty conversation to chew it over like Christians should.
There arrogance in Thinking they have in right, instead of slight disagreements & agreeing not to agree.
 
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Well said. 2 hrs ago I had just looked up 2Tim 2:23-24 along with a couple verses in Proverbs. I'm new and joined in hopes of finding bile discussions. I knew I would find some that had differing interpretations of scriptures. I was hoping to sharpen my sword but all I can find on the threads are those who want to break my sword in half. I was hoping to use 2Tim 2:23-24 to calm them down so we converse about the Word of God. I have a strong feeling that's not going to happen.
The Word should Build people up, Encourage them, not tear them down, disagree & find fault for there own purpose and teachings.
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