Introduction to the General Articles
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Some may fear that discussing these questions will bring division. On the contrary, remaining in ignorance of these matters increases the risk of division. When there is ignorance of the views of other Christians, misunderstandings and ill feelings easily arise, and divisions result. The entire history of the Christian church shows that it is ignorance or intolerance of others’ beliefs that has split churches.
A major principle of these articles is that a person can be a true spiritual Christian in spite of having differing beliefs on these secondary matters. When that principle is accepted, then ill feeling and accusations will cease. Mature Christians have learned to accept differences of opinion on these matters. In many churches and organizations, Christians with widely different beliefs have learned to walk in fellowship, and they worship, pray, and work together for the glory of God.
None of us is perfect in all that we think or do, but we should keep on pressing toward that goal. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained (Philippians 3:15-16).