By Andrea Merrell
If a kingdom is divided against
itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
And if a house is divided against
itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark 3:24-25
Division is not simply a skill we learn in school;
it’s something that can adversely affect every part of our lives.
To better understand, let’s look at some of the
words that explain division:
- The action of separating into two parts.
- The process of being separated.
- Disagreement between two or more groups.
- Breakup.
- Disunity.
- Conflict.
- Discord.
- Split.
In these trying times, we can find much to worry
about. The Greek word for worry means to “divide the mind.” One writer says it “splits
you right down the middle.” When something splits, it loses its stability. The
Bible tells us when something is divided, it falls.
When we fall prey to doubt and worry, we become
double-minded (James 1:8), meaning our mind is divided. This causes us to be
unstable in everything we say and do as we focus on the negative and obsess
over every problem instead of trusting the Lord. We lose our joy, and we lose
our peace.
Coming together
in unity—as one in spirit—brings abundant blessings. Jesus said, If two of
you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my
Father in heaven (Matthew 18:19 NIV).
Do the math … but beware of division.
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