Psalm 133 testifies, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” When believers live together in unity it is an experience that brings blessing to them and glory to God. According to the Scriptures, there is unity that exists among genuine Christians that is founded upon a mutual love for Christ which results in love for one another. Therefore, Scripture also contains warnings against disunity, most pointed are those which warn against pride and lovelessness. When warning us about conflict between believers, the Bible makes it abundantly clear that the most common causes are the presence of pride and the absence of love. For example, where there is strife, there has first been pride and hatred.
Proverbs 13:10 – “By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.”
Proverbs 10:12 – “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
James 4:1-2 – “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.”
If pride, anger, and hatred produce conflict then what
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