Have you ever wondered what God hates? He went on record a couple of times in the bible telling us what He hates. One list appears in Proverbs 6:16 “There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
and one who sows discord among brothers.”
So many of the items listed are things that are black and white. Lying, killing, plotting evil all hit a top ten list. Even having haughty eyes and thinking we are better than others is something we know is wrong, but there is one on the list that we see often in groups, churches and organizations that we don’t see as evil and that is “sows discord among brothers”. Stirring up discord or division is often about jealousy or selfish motives. It is a poor representation of Christ. It goes against God’s order whether in our homes, our churches or organizations. God is all about order and He gives us leaders to lead us to be the most effective for the kingdom of God we can be. NOTHING is uglier than believers fussing and fighting among themselves! Look at how God handled Aaron and Miriam when they sowed discord and questioned Moses’ leadership. If you find yourself at odds with the leadership of your church or organization pray and ask God to give you wisdom as to how to solve your difference. If you can’t find unity there, consider joining a different fellowship rather than sowing discord. For those who have unity in your churches, families, organizations, or businesses, count it a blessing and a joy!