Avoid Those Who Cause Dissensions

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Romans 16:16-20 KJV 

16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What does the Apostle Paul encourage the churches to do? (v.16)
2) What does the apostle warn the brethren to do and to avoid? Why? (v.17-18)
3) What did the Apostle Paul write about the obedience of the brethren? (v.19)
4) What does Paul proclaim that God will do against our adversary? (v.20)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
5) Who is causing dissension in your family and/or church?
6) What will you do in response to the strife that they are causing among the brethren?

LIFE LESSONS
7) The Lord wants His people to be of one mind and one accord. Pray for those who stir up strife within the church and/or our homes.