Divisions~

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out~Proverbs 17:14

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive~Romans 16:17-18

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned~Titus 3:9-11

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls”~Luke 11:17

They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it~ Nehemiah 4:8

Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works~2 John 1:9-11

A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore~Psalm 133:1-3

In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men~Matthew 15:9

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men”~Acts 5:29