I’m going to identify a number of common ways in which seeds of discord (dissension) are sown among sisters and brothers in Christ. “There are six things the LORD hates – no, seven things he detests . . . a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” ~ Proverbs 6:16, 19

The first is rather subtle so it broadsides many Christians when it takes place. This is how it works. One of your friends, a Christian, perhaps even a member of your fellowship, says the following to you:

“You know, Jimmy doesn’t like you . . . I’m telling you this because I’m your friend.”