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Truth or Unity?

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We all desire to be known as seekers of truth, yet the pursuit often brings conflict with others' beliefs, creating divisions among brethren in the church of God. The Bible speaks frequently of seeking truth, with phrases like one who seeks the truth, pleads for truth, is valiant for truth, desires truth, loves truth, knows truth, walks in truth, and makes known God's truth. However, it also warns of those who do not obey truth, resist it, turn away from it, or are never able to come to its knowledge, falling prey to fables through satan's false methods. Seeking truth must not violate the command to speak the same thing and maintain unity in the church, as urged by the apostle Paul under the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introducing a new truth that contradicts church doctrine disrupts this unity, effectively separating the seeker from God's called-out ones who all speak the same thing. Such actions, driven by pride and tempted by satan, risk a Christian's eternal life. Yet, there is a right way to seek truth without damaging unity, by loving the precious truth bestowed at calling, guarding against devising different beliefs, and acquiring the mind of Christ. For those who encounter God's truth but lack the love of it, seeking can lead to turning away from their high calling, a tragic transition seen among many brethren. When discovering error in church doctrine, the proper way to correct it is through disciplined restraint, presenting findings only to the church leader, waiting for a ruling, and ensuring all speak the same thing before and after any change. This preserves both truth and unity, avoiding division. The Father and His Son reveal truth to us gradually, as we are ready, ensuring it benefits us without harming the church. We need not fear missing truth if we obey what has already been revealed to God's true church. As we grow in understanding known doctrines, God will make His truths real to us in a way that maintains church unity. Our concern must be for everyone in the church, standing fast in one spirit, striving together for the faith of the gospel, being like-minded, and holding fast to revealed truth, ensuring we all grow in truth and unity together.

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