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Why Can’t We All Get Along

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I’m tired.  As an Independent Baptist pastor of a small church, it would be easy to see why.  Preparing sermons, church work, being a father and husband, and working a side job does not leave much time. But any pastor of a small church knows this is par for the course. I wish I could say this is all I'm tired of.  Unfortunately,  I tire of division among our churches.  I'm not talking about division among those who believe differently on doctrines.  We can safely say we don't have to compromise on the truths on salvation, baptism, and other doctrines clearly defined in the Bible.  I am talking about how Independent Baptist Churches treat other Independent Baptist Churches.  Our churches are so splintered right now, it is harming the cause of Christ. Frankly, we treat each other in ways that are contrary to what the Bible says. John 13:34-35    A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.   By this