JULY 2, 1 Corinthians 1:11

What are contentions? They are quarrels and disagreements. When was the last time you were unhappy or angry with someone? People argue and quarrel, and even fight with each other. Do you see this happening in your school or at home?

One of the problems in the Corinthian church was that it was divided. Some chose one leader while others preferred another. They thought only of doing what they wanted.

Should you do your own thing without thinking about others? When we do what we want without caring about others, we may cause a lot of trouble.

Let’s use the illustration of a car. As long as the four wheels follow the control of the driver and move in the same direction and speed together, all is fine. But, if one of the wheels decides to do otherwise, what would happen? That car is not going anywhere.

To keep us going places together with those around us, we need a “driver”, and Jesus is the best “driver”. We must listen to Jesus who tells us to do everything in love. Love is caring about the people around us.

How about you? Are you a quarrelsome child? Do you like to go against what parents or teachers tell you to do? Or are you an obedient child?

Thought: Are you a quarrelsome child?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me for I’ve been quarrelsome at times. Help me to learn to obey and love my parents and teachers more. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.