Enemies or Allies Philippians 4:1-3
The Book of Philippians
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26-Oct-2025
While some believers embrace their divisive and prideful intellect during a church conflict, the Apostle Paul models the proper church discipline with two faithful workers, free of judgement and always focused on the goal of unity in Christ and relationship reconciliation. "Unity" that abandons spiritual growth and ignores a biblical conviction of the heart cannot rightfully be called peace, as believers cannot be equally yoked with those who desire discord. Pastor John calls us to guard against pursuing unity with those who oppose the truth of who God is and what His Word states. Satanic double agents who display flagrant disobedience must be called out in the church in order to maintain the body of the church as holy and unified. Believers must agree in the Lord with our allies, while avoiding the "friendly fire" of the enemies of Christ.
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