Using Scripture out of context is a persistent problem in the church. I think it happens when we want something to be true, or when we need some justification for what we want to do. We find a text or Biblical principle and apply it to a scenario where it meets our needs. So it is sometimes with the theme of unity in the body, or when faced with disunity. For some, the question of "does this bring unity or division" has become the acceptance criteria for a evaluating a challenge to the status quo. For some, being united as a group (body) has become more important than being united with Christ.

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