Overcoming Sectarianism Among Christian Youths
Explore the causes and cures for division in the body of Christ, focusing on the dangers of sectarianism and the importance of unity among Christian youths. Learn how to combat pride, envy, and discord to foster a harmonious and united Church.
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CHRIST CHRIST S A G A I N S T A G A I N S T SECTARIANISM SECTARIANISM T E A C H E T E A C H E S Youth Search the Scriptures Lesson 101
Text: Luke 9:46-56 Memory Verse And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us (Luke 9:50) .
INTRODUCTION Sectarianism: refers to "an arrow-minded adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination" From the passage, the disciples of Christ manifested divisional spirit when they attempted to stop some group casting out devil in the name of Christ, because, they did not belong to their camp Lesson .Christ hates the spirit of division Sectarianism is occasioned by any or a combination of the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye and the pride of life); 1 John 2:16
POINT 1: CAUSES OF DIVISION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST (Luke 9:46-48; Matthew 23:8-12; 18:1-6; Philippians 2:3-11) This often also lead to sects rising up in the Church of God, hence, resulting in what would look like the world's political system The struggle for position has been noted to be one major cause of division among God's people. Such ugly trend has gradually crept into the church of God and found among Christian youths. Which often leads to rivalry, discord, strife, rancour, hatred which are all of lusts and contrary to the will of God. ...but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise (2 Corinthians 10:12) Some seek to be the "greatest", and often times, too, compare themselves with themselves
. Some of the causes of sectarianism, today, among Christian youths are It is important to remind the present day Christian youths that pride precedes shame and contention. Pride and position seeking is not of God Pride, Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Jealousy Jesus is calling on Christian youths to be humble like Moses, David, Samuel, Paul, John the Baptist, and other God's servants Like little children we can learn humility, forgiveness, tenderheartedness, sincerity and godliness.
POINT 2: CURE FOR DIVISION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST (Luke 9:49,50; Mark 9:38-40; 3:24,25; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13) And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us (Luke 9:49 Unity is one great tool for growth in God's Kingdom. A united Church is a conquering Church This is why the devil tries by all means to set division among God's people: using murmuring, complaining and opposition to leadership
Though we should be cautious of whom we accept, as Christian youths, we are to identify, support, and pray for all saints who stand on the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the entire word of God The Church must fight tirelessly to maintain love, unity, forgiveness and prayerfulness By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35). The Church must be exposed and made to experience the working power of the Holy Spirit, who will guide and keep us on the path of love, unity, righteousness and holiness. The Church as the Body of Christ is not limited to a singular Christian denomination. Christ's admonition to John and the other disciples is cogent evidence to this Building the kingdom of God is a spiritual work. It is destroying the kingdom of Satan, by casting him out (Mark 6:7) and setting men free from his operations However, they must have a common identity of holiness and righteousness (Romans 1:4; Acts 18:10).
POINt 3: CONQUERING SECTARIAN SPIRIT THROUGH CHRIST (Luke 9:51-56; Hebrews 12:14; Psalm 34:14) Christ expects us to be at peace with all men including our adversaries. Condemning men for sin before the advent of God's judgment would mean overthrowing the very purpose of Christ on earth We are not to form sects with leaders we tend to admire or who we have benefited from in some way Jesus rebuke of John and James teaches us that we can eliminate sectarianism and promote oneness in the Body of Christ by treating every member with equal love, respect and rebuke where necessary
Final Thought We must reject and resist the spirit of division in the Church of God To overcome it, there must be love for one another Self must be dealt with; we must allow the Spirit of God to direct us; and surrender our will totally to that of Christ We too must follow the example of Christ. Instead of fighting fellow Christian youths, we are to go out, and preach the gospel to all, and making disciples of all nations
QUESTIONS What is sectarianism and how does it manifest among Christian youths today? What are the causes of sectarianism amongst Christian youths today? How can Christian youths overcome the spirit of sectarianism in the Church?
References https://stock.adobe.com/ca/search?k=conquer www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+division+AND+PRIDE&sca_esv=c40 def4ba69778d6&ei=pbDcZ4DjKZL10PEP6buZgQ8&ved=0ahUKEwjAybCz85\ https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+unity&oq=Picture+of+unity &aqs=chrome.0.0i512l10.7157j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
