Division

[Trust God]

Luke 11:17, "Every kingdom divided against itself is heading for ruin, and a household divided against itself collapses."

Here we have a country that has been consistently being divided instead of working together. Whether it is the party system in politics, or race, or religion or any matter that has opposing sides that can't work together.

When you have a family and the parents get a divorce, it divides the family and causes devastating affects to each member of the family. There is a loss of family structure, security, stability and a certain relationship that they had together.

When people can't work together, it causes a division between them. Nothing positive can then be accomplished because of the resentments, anger, hatred or other negativity that has risen from people's pride. This is typical human nature. Corrupt as our human nature may be, without the guidance of God in our lives and our country, this will always be. We will continue to see families, communities and our nation fall to ruins.

[Lighthouse]

So true! As it states in Galatians 5: 19-21, "When self-indulgence is at work the results are obvious: fornication, gross indecency and sexual irresponsibility; idolatry and sorcery; feuds and wrangling, jealousy, bad temper and quarrels; disagreements, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies and similar things. I warn you now, as I have warned you before: those who behave like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Take of all the things stated and you can see how prominent they are in all aspects of our society. These things in the eyes of God are an abomination. It's a wonder that God has not punished this nation worse than it is now. I do believe that if this nation and others around the world don't change their ways, it's only going to get worse.

Those stated above can cause divisions which can keep us from practicing the one true religion in the eyes of God: "Love One Another".

If we are to be righteous in the eyes of God and receive His blessings, than we need to acquire these virtues as it states in Galatians 5: 22-23, "What the Spirit brings is very different: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Impatience is easy to see, just go for a drive. I think that there may be 1% of the drivers that go the speed limit. Try driving the speed limit and watch how many people get angry at you or tailgate you.

The world can't change unless each one of us changes and it can't be united as one until each one of us is willing to "Love One Another".