Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Choosing Unity in a Divided World | A Church That Pleases God: Part 4

Jan 25, 2026
Discussion about how division weakens the church and why unity matters for showing Jesus to the world. Exploration of Jesus’ prayer for unity and the biblical warnings against stirring conflict. Conversation about social media’s role in amplifying division and how love, not politics or methods, should define relationships. A call to pursue shared mission, resist treating fellow believers as enemies, and be known by love.
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INSIGHT

Unity Proves The Gospel's Credibility

  • Jesus tied the credibility of the gospel to the unity of his followers.
  • When the church stands united, the world more clearly sees and believes the message of Jesus.
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Division Is Spiritually Detestable

  • God strongly opposes those who stir up conflict within the community.
  • Division is described in Scripture as detestable, not merely undesirable.
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Rage Bait Fuels Division

  • Rage bait and algorithmic outrage amplify division faster than truth spreads.
  • The church is especially vulnerable because outrage-driven content weaponizes suspicion among believers.
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