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Why is there so much in fighting in the church.
We can’t we just all get along?
We are a people who are called to be servants and Cnrist-like.
And, isn’t the church where Jesus is working and sanctifying his people?
So, should we be a better place than most in this world?
Intro
Fighting within the church is inevitable!
Illus: Watching a pastor and choir director fight over service time and when the sermons should start.
Why do we fight?
Lessons
We fight because we allow our emotions to rule us.
Apollos was (25) “fervent in the spirit.”
He had passion and zeal
A zeal and passion aren’t enough
Illus: Peter’s Betrayal - Matthew 26
30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night.
For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.”
34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!”
And all the disciples said the same.
16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good?
There is only one who is good.
If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”
18 He said to him, “Which ones?”
And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
20 The young man said to him, “All these I have kept.
What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
We fight because what we believe in is misguided or incorrect
Apollos was instructed in “the way” (25)
He “spoke and taught accurately”
Yet, he was missing some key elements in his doctrine
Doctrine - Christian Instruction
Priscilla and Aquila (26) “took him aside and explained”
Illus: Jesus spends all of his earthly ministry teaching his disciples:
Jesus teaches the doctrine of faith and Soveriegnty
We fight because we lack a willingness to be corrected
Apollos was a willing disciple
He learned and then took what he learned to Achaia (27)
“welcomed”
“helped those who believed.”
Apologists for the truth about Jesus
Apollos was humble and willing to learn.
Illus: Paul to the Galatians and another gospel.
Illus: Jesus washes the feet of the disciples -
Gal 1:6
Only servants wash stinky feet
Peter resisted:
John 13
Jesus was teaching the disciples humility
John 13:12-
Jesus humbled himself:
Phil
James 4
Conclusion
As disciples we should be humble disciples.
We should be seeking God’s Word to learn and correct our misguided behaviors.
Illus: James
James
16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good?
There is only one who is good.
If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”
18 He said to him, “Which ones?”
And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
20 The young man said to him, “All these I have kept.
What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
What causes peace and avoids quarreling within the body of Christ?
A spirit of humility.
Being a disciple is more than doing things, its about having a right heart attitude.
May we seek to be less quarrelsome and be more like Christ - filled with humility.
Practical application:
J Augustine Wetta’s “Humility Rules” modern day Monk in St. Louis Abbey
taken from https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/7-simple-lessons-in-humility-for-your-everyday-life
Get behind someone walking or driving slow
Clean up someone else’s mess
Next time something isn’t done your way, leave it if it works.
Spend a whole day not correcting anyone
Let a bug live
Arrive to church 20 minutes early
Next time someone annoys you don’t tell anyone.
As disciples we need to recognize that we are not the Master, that title belongs to Jesus.
Let us seek peace and purity within the church by being humble servants of Jesus Christ.
AMEN
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