Christians, there may come a time when breaking fellowship becomes the best option. Where disagreements on secondary issues affect our ability to effectively achieve our primary aim. We see an example of this, in Acts 15, when the apostle Paul parted ways with his dear friend and ministry companion, Barnabas.
However, what is also important to remember is that neither of these men lost their focus on Jesus Christ or the greater mission of The Church. In their choice to part ways, they never lost their love or deep respect for one another and the gospel continued to spread throughout the world.
Brothers and sisters, we are but simple vessels for the fame and glory of Jesus Christ. We don't work for our own glory, but instead for the glory of the only one who deserves it! While we may differ on certain secondary doctrines, and while these doctrines may be important enough to break fellowship over, we agree on what is absolutely essential:
"Christ died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God." | 1 Pet. 3:18Therefore, go and make disciples...together!
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