The Apostle Paul wrote the first letter to the Corinthians to address division in the Church. Division in a church, a family, or an organization becomes an entrance point for the enemy. The enemy thrives in a divided atmosphere. Disunity and division produces contention. Contention is defined as “a struggling together in opposition; strife. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest. strife in debate; dispute; controversy.” (Dictionary.com). A divided church is a contentious church. Division is a problem that happens in every church. The early church experienced this problem in Acts 6:1-7. Verse 1 reads, "There arose a murmuring against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their windows were neglected in the daily distribution." This problem was solved by addressing the problem through prayer. Verse 3 reads, "Therefore brethren seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.&
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