As I have read many of the threads and posts on this site and other sites , a heaviness fell upon my heart as I noticed how divided in many things we as Christians are. To see fellow brothers and sisters almost to the point of cursing (put mildly) another brother or sister out because their way is the only way makes me ill to my stomach. The words being said in some of these posts are camouflaging the hate that is within them. Is this being Christlike?
Have we become so prideful in our doctrine that we have forgotten that we are to be a light unto the world even in these forums? Do the unsaved come to these forums and see all the squabbling going on amongst the believers that they turn away forever lost, because we are so divided?
And it made me wonder, why is this if we are to be of one mind according to scripture?
Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Rom 15:6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
2Co 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Php 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Php 2:2 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
1Pe 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
 
 
I believe we are in very dangerous times and part of the problem is that with so many false doctrines out there leading people astray and to much division amongst the body of believers, that the salt has lost it’s savor, Matt 5:13.
We need to put away our doctrinal filters, quit leaning on our own understanding, and seek the truth in God’s Inspired Word so we can return to being“likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”
In Christ, 1Christianwarrior316
Have we become so prideful in our doctrine that we have forgotten that we are to be a light unto the world even in these forums? Do the unsaved come to these forums and see all the squabbling going on amongst the believers that they turn away forever lost, because we are so divided?
And it made me wonder, why is this if we are to be of one mind according to scripture?
Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Rom 15:6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
2Co 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Php 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Php 2:2 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
1Pe 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
 
 
I believe we are in very dangerous times and part of the problem is that with so many false doctrines out there leading people astray and to much division amongst the body of believers, that the salt has lost it’s savor, Matt 5:13.
We need to put away our doctrinal filters, quit leaning on our own understanding, and seek the truth in God’s Inspired Word so we can return to being“likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”
In Christ, 1Christianwarrior316