Division!

"He knew their thoughts, so he said, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart." (Luke 11:17 NLT)

Who knew? Jesus knew what those around Him were thinking and He addressed their thoughts.
 Division results in failure, unity results in success and forward moving.

When there is division in a family and people take sides-one against another--there are bound to be hurt feelings and frustrations that lead to actions some--never forgive or forget.

When there is division in society--one group against another--there are bound to be problems that create gaps so wide they may never be closed.

Where there is division in churches--the deacons against the pastor--or the congregants against the deacons--however the division is made--only chaos and confusion will be the end result, causing fracturing and unforgiveness in the minds of some.

So what happens when there is division in the Body of Christ? More chaos and confusion, widening gaps that negate a desire to understand differing points of view, more refusal to forgive--those things that actually have nothing to do with being a Believer, but more about form and fashion (religiosity).

Division--disagreements that lead to not focusing on what is necessary--leads to a malfunctioning entity--no matter what it is--at home, in society, in churches, and especially in the Body of Christ.  

We are admonished to come together--in unity--to address the ills of our society and communities--willing to hear one another and find common ground by which problems can be resolved and no one has to be angry over the results--when we allow Holy Spirit to lead us.

A divided house will fall, just as a divided church will not succeed or a divided nation! If we want to see success--in every area of the lives of people, we must unite in Truth and allow Holy Spirit to have His way in our lives so we can live in peace and harmony, united by Love!