Christianity has gone through the persecution of ages. The people of God withstood all adversities to preserve the truth so that generations after generations truth will be uplifted. The blood of our forefathers testify that God is true and His words are true. Yet the divisions and fights in our churches today bring this question forefront “ If we are in Christ,Why are we so divided within ourselves ?” . The answers to this demanding question can be varied and reasons could be unlimited. Below are four principles that could be helpful in our present day crisis if we abide by....
Four Principles for Effective Christian Living :
1. There is no second class Christians in Christianity. We are all equal in the eyes of the Lord. Thus bringing divisions based on color, creed, nationality, skills or positions in the church is allowing devil to lead. When Jesus is the Head of the Church, Everyone is equal.
2. Where there is disunity in the church, Resolve them with the Biblical Principle (fundamental truth). Don't defend yourself or others based on your personal preferences or personal philosophy or your own manipulation of the truth.
3. Don't judge anything or anyone without knowing the details of it. Saying anything without knowing the details will lead you to misjudge people and situations. This would cause trouble to other believers and would lead them to wrong direction. Overall Judge yourself first before judging anyone.
4. No one is too perfect to err. Power corrupts and when people have authority to control the minds of others they often commit blunders if they are not truly tuned with God's word. Therefore never allow yourselves to dictate that you are supreme and know the best. Only God has that position and He shares it with none.
To God be the Glory
References : Adult Bible Lesson Study "The Unity of the Gospel "- July 15,2017
By Litton Prosad Mowalie
