Dividers are out to divide, separate, and destroy. Dividers can’t always be easily identified, though they are all around us- even close to us. Dividers are good at suppressing their true motives. Though they won’t say it, it’s in their hearts. As we go through life, we must beware of dividers.
Dividers suppress a lot in their heart. Actually, it’s those undealt with issues that cause them to divide. Don’t hate dividers and take their behavior personally; but rather spot them, love them, and protect your relationships.
It requires wisdom & discernment from God in order to spot dividers.
Have you ever had an issue with someone even though that person did nothing wrong to you?
Often times, dividers will plot and conspire in order to attack their target.
Dividers are often in the midst of high school drama, family troubles, marriage tension, and even church conflict.
How to Spot Dividers?
GOSSIP.
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
– Proverbs 26:20
In order to spot dividers, you must be an intentional listener. The conversation of a divider will give them away. Their speech may be subtle and even disguised by other motives, such as concern or love, but they will openly express criticism toward others. Their desire is to illicit a negative reaction from you which will then allow them to continue their chain of gossip.
The Best Way to Handle Dividers?
WALK IN LOVE.
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
– John 10:10
This should encourage us. This should encourage us to walk in love and unity, not discord and division. Division can be traced back to Satan so we can’t take it personal and become hardhearted and cold. Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12).
Whenever we have an issue with someone, we must go straight to the source. It’s important to avoid discussing the issue with others not involved in the situation. We shouldn’t desire to rally the troops and conspire against anyone.
If you have an issue with someone, don’t make your issue everyone else’s issue.
Don’t allow your heart to grow so cold & bitter that you now want to divide & destroy whatever that person has. Deal with the issues of your heart because the trap you set for someone else will only trap you:
“Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”
– Proverbs 26:27-28
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