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Jealousy in the Bible: Galatians 5:19-21
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=Galatians%205:19-21&version=NIV
Deceive - a Christian perspective
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://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2016:17-18&version=NIV
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - When the Target's on Your Back - #4271
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://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/When-the-Target-s-on-Your-Bac...
Building Community in Youth Groups
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)
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=29