The most foolish Christian is the one who believes he is serving God through the persecution of his fellow brother or sister in Christ. It is bad enough when the church faces persecution from the outside but when the devil can trick Christians to persecute one another it is truly diabolical.
It is terrible for the Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore to teach its students to be militants and to attack their fellow Christians.
These students are taught a false doctrine that the Greek text that underlies the KJV is flawless and error-free; they refer to this as the perfect Textus Receptus (TR), and they use this to attack others who disagree with them.
They criticize anyone who does not use KJV in their personal reading and worship sessions.
They attack everyone who disagrees with them, including fellow churchgoers who speak Mandarin and are brothers or sisters in Christ. These innocent children of God are attacked until they leave the church.
Evangelical churches that are welcoming to their neighbors are attacked by them.
They even attack their own brother or sister in Christ who are in the same denomination by calling them names.
The essence of Christianity is rooted in love, compassion, and unity. When a Christian believes they are serving God by persecuting their fellow believers, they are fundamentally misunderstanding the teachings of Christ. Jesus emphasized love for one another as a hallmark of true discipleship: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:35).
Persecution from within the church is particularly harmful because it not only damages relationships but also undermines the church's witness to the world. The devil's strategy to sow discord among believers is indeed diabolical, as it distracts from the church's mission and tarnishes its image.
Paul's letters frequently address the importance of unity and warn against divisive behavior. In Galatians 5:15, he writes, "If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other." This serves as a stark reminder that internal strife can be just as destructive as external persecution.
As Christians, we are called to build each other up, support one another, and work together to advance God's kingdom. Let us strive to embody the love and grace that Jesus demonstrated, fostering an environment of mutual respect and encouragement within the church. By doing so, we can stand strong against both external and internal challenges, reflecting the true nature of Christ's love to the world.
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