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A house unitedWhen President Lincoln declared in 1858, “A house divided against itself cannot stand,” he was echoing Jesus. Scribes thought Jesus was casting out demons by Satan’s power, so Jesus responded, “How can Satan cast out Satan? … If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand” (Mark 3:23-25, NIV). There are countless modern examples: Civil wars. Families torn apart. Business partners going separate ways. Even churches splitting.
Jesus used the “house divided” image to point out the nonsense of the scribes’ words. It takes someone other than the “strong man” (v. 27), or demon, occupying a space to cast that demon out. Evil can’t drive out evil. Sin isn’t stronger than sin. Hate doesn’t solve hate. Violence doesn’t end violence. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Jesus came to “bind” evil with goodness, conquer hate with love and teach us the same. Throughout the gospels, Jesus treats all people with love — even those who oppose him — so that, in the end, we all will be a house united by God’s goodness. We welcome folks of all races, backgrounds, genders, and orientations. Our doors are open to everyone who wishes to seek God and share in the presence of Christ.
We believe the struggle for social justice is an important part of our faith journey, integral to our individual spiritual growth. We engage with our community in the name of Christ working together with other groups to serve everyone. Church AppsTithe.ly Giving |
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