Gracelife Sarasota

Scripture tells us that when unity in the church of Jesus is broken. Everything else around it begins to unravel. Satan & his evil forces know they can’t undo the cross, so the miracle of unity among us is their most common target. Division often sneaks in through our families & friendships. It’s all part of spiritual warfare. It’s Gen 3 all over again. Evil whispers lies, stirs up scandal, flatters egos, elevates preferences, trying to chip away at the unity of God’s people. But often, the American church is distracted. It focuses on the wrong “spiritual” battles, leaving our unity vulnerable. Christians talk a lot about fighting Satan & evil, w/political movements, culture wars, prayer formulas, spirit rituals, etc. Paul says the real battle is simpler than all of that, but simple doesn’t mean easy: Its standing together in truth & love. Romans ends w/this ringing question: Will we let the serpent divide us, or will we crush his lies under our unified feet?