Jesus warned us that scandals (better translated "divisions") will inevitably arise, but woe to those through whom they come (Lk 17:1). To avoid promoting division, we must:
We must make every effort to preserve unity and avoid promoting divisions (see Eph 4:3). If we are lazy or apathetic, divisions almost automatically proliferate and worsen. If we are not ministers of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18), we become ministers of alienation by default. Look at the divorces, denominations, wars, factions, fights, etc. in our divided and dividing world. We need followers of Jesus to make peace through the blood of the cross (Col 1:20; Eph 2:13-14). Will you let war be made by your apathy or will you pay the price of peace by taking up the daily crosses of reconciliation?
| PRAYER: | "Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace" (see Mt 5:9). |
| PROMISE: | "In his teaching he must hold fast to the authentic message, so that he will be able both to encourage men to follow sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it." –Ti 1:9 |
| PRAISE: | George relies on the Holy Spirit to instruct him on what to say, to whom and when. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
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