1. The Lord Hates He that Soweth Discord Among Brethren
Rev. Robert J. Smith
Pastor
Colonial Hills Baptist Church

2. 1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 (KJV)

3. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark 3:25
 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark 3:25 (KJV)

4. Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,  An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,  A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

5. We should Speak the Same Thing
Greek = Lego Legos are building blocks, just like words are building blocks

6. We should Speak the Same Thing
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 (KJV)

7. We should Speak the Same Thing
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42 (KJV)

8. We should Speak the Same Thing
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Titus 2:1 (KJV)

9. We should have the Same Mind
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:5 (KJV)

10. We should have the Same Mind
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6 (KJV)

11. We should have the Same Mind
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 (KJV)

12. We should use the same Judgment
Greek = gnome Means purpose or will.

13. We should use the same Judgment
And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. Acts 20:3 (KJV)

14. We should use the same Judgment
 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:18-20 (KJV)

15. How can we avoid discord in our church?
 Avoid situations that cause discord
 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.  And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
2 Timothy 2:23-24 (KJV)

16. How can we avoid discord in our church?
 Remind others to avoid discord
 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
2 Timothy 2:14 (KJV)

17. How can we avoid discord in our church?
 Stay away from those who cause discord
 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;  Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Titus 3:10-11 (KJV)