In our Christian lives we need to be wise enough to discern good from evil if we want to please our Lord. There are those who preach division, question brotherly love and draw lines between the rich and the poor. This is totally contrary to Scripture and its only result is anarchy. Some leaders exist now who have all the attributes of Hilter and his ability to get people to act badly and to incite hatred, get attention and accumulate wealth. We need to remember that God is a God of peace and we are His hands of love for whatever we do for the most vulnerable of people we do for Him!
Contentious, divisive people can cause others to stumble, so they should be avoided. Divisive people destroy the peace and unity of the church, but God, who is the source of peace, will crush this work of Satan through the wisdom and obedience of believers. Ultimately, God will totally defeat Satan and bring peace to the whole church. Paul closes with his customary prayer that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ would be with them.
Romans 16:17-20
17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.
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