Unity Begins at His Feet

A Call to Humility in an Age of Public Disagreement

I want to begin with something simple but necessary:

I repent.

There have been moments when I’ve joined in public arguments with other believers. Moments when I felt justified. Moments when I believed I was defending truth. But looking back, I can see that the way I handled disagreement did not always glorify Christ.

And for that, I repent.

Recently, I’ve watched Christians argue constantly across public platforms—especially online. Not conversations. Not iron sharpening iron. But attacks, assumptions, and accusations played out before the world.

That weighs heavy on my heart.

Not because truth doesn’t matter. Truth absolutely matters. But how we handle truth matters just as much.

The Warning We Often Forget

Scripture is clear: deception will increase.

Jesus warned that many would fall away and that false voices would rise. He even said that deception would be so strong that, if possible, even the elect would be deceived (Matthew 24).

That warning alone should produce humility in us.

If deception is real…If falling away is possible…If strong delusion is something Scripture prepares us for…

Then certainty should never replace humility.

Especially in emotionally charged areas like political and cultural issues, we must remember: confidence does not equal infallibility. Being passionate does not guarantee we are right.

When we understand that deception is a biblical reality, humility should be our first response—not accusation.

The Order Jesus Gave Us

When disagreement happens between believers, Jesus did not leave us guessing about how to handle it.

In Matthew 18, He gives a clear order:

1. Go to your brother or sister in private.

2. If reconciliation does not happen, bring two or three witnesses—people who can testify that peace was genuinely pursued.

3. If necessary, then it may be brought before the church.

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Notice what is missing.

Public spectacle. Social media call-outs. Comment-section debates before the world.

Jesus never instructed us to correct one another in front of unbelievers.

Why?

Because unity is part of our witness.

Jesus said the world would know we are His by our love for one another (John 13:35). Not by our ability to win arguments. Not by our ability to expose one another publicly. But by love.

Before We Call Out, Let’s Hear Out

How quickly do we label someone before listening to them?

How often do we assume motives instead of asking questions?

What if the person we are ready to correct has insight we have not considered?What if they are wrong—but sincerely seeking truth?What if correction would land better behind closed doors than in a public thread?

We often rush to accusation instead of seeking understanding.

But humility listens first.

Biblical Examples of Hard Truth and Hard Hearts

Jeremiah was resisted and silenced because people did not like his message. His words confronted comfort. Yet even when rejected, God’s purpose stood.

Jonah’s hatred for the Ninevites was not without reason—their deeds were evil. Their violence was real. Yet God sent Jonah to them anyway. Not with accusation alone—but with a call to repentance and the opportunity for mercy.

Jonah wanted judgment.

God wanted redemption.

We must ask ourselves: when we engage in public arguments, are we motivated by redemption—or by being right?

Disagreement Is Inevitable. Division Is Not.

The truth is, believers will always disagree about something.

Methods. Preferences. Political strategies. Cultural approaches. Interpretations.

Uniformity has never been the standard. Unity has.

We may not agree on how everything is being run. But we can agree on this:

Jesus is the only way.

He is the answer—not our opinions. He is the solution—not our arguments.

If we belong to Him, then our disagreements must be handled in a way that reflects Him.

Unity Does Not Start with Winning

Unity does not start with louder voices. It does not start with sharper rebuttals. It does not start with “proving a point.”

Unity starts at His feet.

It begins when we kneel before Christ and say:

“Search me first. ”Correct me first. ”Humble me first.”

If deception is real, then humility must be real too.

If truth matters, then love must govern it.

A Call Forward

Instead of repeating the problems we all see, let’s seek solutions with the Holy Spirit.

Instead of assuming motives, let’s pursue private conversation.

Instead of public attacks, let’s practice biblical order.

Instead of demanding agreement in every detail, let’s unite around the One who saved us.

This is not a call to ignore truth. It is a call to handle truth the way Christ does—with patience, humility, and love.

Unity does not begin in comment sections.

It begins at His feet.

And from there, we rise together.

Pastor Scott