2009-09-25T13:03:40-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/dissension/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:19-21&version=NIV 2009-09-25T13:03:40-05:00 While many of us might consider jealousy to be a "minor" sin, the Bible makes it clear that it's an offense to God. This passage lists it along with other actions that are indicative of a sinful nature. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2016:17-18&version=NIV 2009-08-06T16:02:42-05:00 God desires unity in His church, and here he cautions Christians to beware of people who sow dissension and deception within the body of Christ. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/When-the-Target-s-on-Your-Back-4271 2008-08-21T11:26:38-05:00 The decapitation strategy makes sense militarily. If you can take out a leader, you've probably neutralized those who look to that leader. It's a strategy the devil has been using for a long time. Jesus knew what a rock, what a leader Simon Peter would one day be for Him. But on the eve of Peter's denial of his Lord, Jesus told him, "Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you..." (Luke 22:31-32) If you're serious about following Jesus, if you're in a position to influence others for Him, you can be sure Satan wants to sift you as wheat. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=29 2007-11-24T09:09:24-05:00 Dissension and cliques threaten to divide many youth groups. What are the causes? What are the remedies? Mark Tittley responds. Jesus prayed, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me...." (Jn. 17:23)