US AGAINST THEM
Just a thought
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? (1 Corinthians 3:4)
Us & Them: Recently while watching the confirmation hearings of Justice Alito I was reminded of the partisanship that is so strong in our country. Both parties have strongly held beliefs of what is most important to them and supposedly the country. It is a wonderful process of free speech and positive tension that holds our country and it's leaders in check. It is also somewhat of a sad event for me to watch. The greatest country in the world publicly arguing over matters; some important, while others are trivial. There is certainly a sense of "us against them". Gratefully, at the end of the day, and especially during times of crisis, we are all simply Americans!
We also see the "us against them" mentality in the annual Army-Navy Game. This brutal competition between the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York (Army) and United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland (Navy) is one of the most traditional and enduring rivalries in sports. Last years win by Navy gave them their 50th victory. Though both teams battlecry is "Beat Army" or "Beat Navy" at the end of the game both teams stand together as their alma maters are played showing mutual respect and solidarity.
Many early believers had a problem with the us and them mentality, too. The church of Corinth seemed to focus on what made them different over what united them. One followed Paul’s model of ministry while another looked to Apollos. Now it appears that God was not against their unique methods. But He was against their divisive actions. Ultimately Paul took these believers back to Christ, Who is the rallying point for everyone of us. I am thankful for our National President, Pastor Bill Monroe, who has kept his focus on the 20 Articles of the Faith, the DNA that holds us all together.
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? (1 Corinthians 3:4)
Us & Them: Recently while watching the confirmation hearings of Justice Alito I was reminded of the partisanship that is so strong in our country. Both parties have strongly held beliefs of what is most important to them and supposedly the country. It is a wonderful process of free speech and positive tension that holds our country and it's leaders in check. It is also somewhat of a sad event for me to watch. The greatest country in the world publicly arguing over matters; some important, while others are trivial. There is certainly a sense of "us against them". Gratefully, at the end of the day, and especially during times of crisis, we are all simply Americans!
We also see the "us against them" mentality in the annual Army-Navy Game. This brutal competition between the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York (Army) and United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland (Navy) is one of the most traditional and enduring rivalries in sports. Last years win by Navy gave them their 50th victory. Though both teams battlecry is "Beat Army" or "Beat Navy" at the end of the game both teams stand together as their alma maters are played showing mutual respect and solidarity.
Many early believers had a problem with the us and them mentality, too. The church of Corinth seemed to focus on what made them different over what united them. One followed Paul’s model of ministry while another looked to Apollos. Now it appears that God was not against their unique methods. But He was against their divisive actions. Ultimately Paul took these believers back to Christ, Who is the rallying point for everyone of us. I am thankful for our National President, Pastor Bill Monroe, who has kept his focus on the 20 Articles of the Faith, the DNA that holds us all together.
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