152. Sin, The, of Division

152. Sin, The, of Division

152 THE SIN OF DIVISION Matthew 12:25;1 Corinthians 1:10

INTRODUCTION Some sermons impressive; some not, depending on our moods -some scriptures also impressive. This sin always impressive.

I. ITS PROMINENT MENTION 1. All sins condemned in New Testament.

2. Sin of schism most frequently denounced .

3. Most severerly condemned.

4. Covetousness is second in catalog of sins.

5. Idolatry, adultery, drunkenness, hypocrisy follow in order.

II. CAUSES OF DIVISION 1. Personal favoriti sm. (Matthew 20:26; 1 Corinthians 1:12.) 2. Personal ambition of leaders. (3 John 1:9-10.) 3. Social or racial customs. (Galatians 3:28.) 4. Moral derelicts, Judas, Demas. (2 Timothy 4:10.) 5. Doctrinal differences. (1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:3.) III. WARNINGS AGAINST SIN OF SCHISM 1. Jesus warned against it. (Matthew 12:25.) 2. Elders of church at Ephe sus warned . (Acts 20:30.) 3. Church at Corinth warned. (1 Corinthians 11:18-19.) IV. CONDEMNATION OF DIVISION 1. Teaching on unity condemns strife.

2. Mark those causing division. (Romans 16:17.) 3. Withdraw from them . (2 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:14.) 4. There must be no division. (1 Corinthians 1:10-11.)