NEVER PLANT THE SEED OF DISCORD: PASTOR J.F ODESOLA, RCCG ONLINE CENTRAL DIGGING DEEP SERVICE TEACHING, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2020

RCCG ONLINE CENTRAL DIGGING DEEP SERVICE TEACHING

MINISTERING: PASTOR JOHNSON FOLORUNSHO ODESOLA (ASSISTANT GENERAL OVERSEER (AGO) ADMIN. AND PERSONNEL, RCCG)

TOPIC: NEVER PLANT THE SEED OF DISCORD.

DATE: 17TH NOVEMBER, 2020

BIBLE TEXT: PROVERBS 6:14 AND 19

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Eternal Father, we want to give You Thanks. We give You Glory, we give You Honour, we give You Majesty!

You are the Commander in Chief of the Heaven and the Earth; no one is as great as You are.

You remain the Only God that has the Exclusive Monopoly of making man:

Thank You for what You have done and what You are doing. To You be Glory, to You be Honour, to You be Majesty!

We want to appreciate Your great Name; accept our Thanks in the Name of Jesus!

Lord, we have come to the Table of God today to Study; to dig deep.

We Pray that the Holy Spirit – The Great Teacher will take us Deeper, will take us Higher; will do in our lives that which no one can do.

You will Perfect and Perform Your wonders in our Christian life and in our lives in general.

Today Lord, we Pray that the Word of God would bring Blessings, would bring Joy; Favour to the People of God.

Where we need to adjust, the Word of God would correct us, and we would do the adjustment immediately.

Lord, I confess my ignorance and my lack of knowledge: Holy Spirit, take over and let Your Will be done!

For those who requested for Prayers: Answer them!

And those who have shared their Testimonies, let the Testimonies be Permanent.

And Lord, in the Word of today, let Your Blessings be ours!

Thank You because You own all the Glory!

Blessed be Your Name.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we Pray – Amen!

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

We Thank the Lord once again for the Privilege to look at the Word of God.

Today, we are going to be looking at: “NEVER PLANT THE SEED OF DISCORD.”

Proverbs 6: 14 and 19;

14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

… He soweth DISCORD.

19 A False Witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

The Lord bless the Reading and Hearing of His Words, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

This is a Counsel from the Wisest King that ever lived – Way back, in the Old Testament.

And now, it is more real in our own Generation, than it was then!

God created us to live in Unity.

In the Book of Psalms 133:1, it says: “Behold, how GOOD and how Pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in Unity.”

When Believers are United; when they work together, they are like multiple cord that cannot be broken – They are stronger together.

We are better able to endure the attack of the enemy!

… That is what the Book of Ecclesiastes 4:12 said:

“And if one Prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

When someone sow DISCORD, he or she attempts to undo the three fold cord – Thereby destroying the Unity.

In Proverbs 16:28 – “A Perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.”

Believers devoid of Unity are weaker; they are vulnerable to the enemy’s attack.

God said in His Book (the Holy Bible), He hate some things. And one of them is: “A Person who sow DISCORD among Brethren.”

Some are too ready to quarrel, some are too ready to fight.

A Person will stir strife because he wants to be in control; he wants to get honour or wants a combination of both.

And our responsibility as a Believer is to help our brothers and sisters to be edify and to build them up and not to tear them down!

Not only that: Those outside are watching for us to exhibit the Fruits of Love, Peace and help quench the heat of quarrel.

Sowing discord is one of the most abominable sins in the Bible.

It is a wicked sin fathered by Pride – Which is the exact sin that was found in Lucifer: when he sowed the seed of DISCORD to one third (⅓) of the Angels in Heaven to disobey God.

The “SEED of DISCORD” Is sown in secret by Hypocrites, the Gossips, the Liars and Deceivers.

And you should know the devil is the father of all these.

I. Sowers of DISCORD are False Witness who breathe out lies and deceits;

II. Sowers of DISCORD start small – Like little drops of water, then spread to flood and destroy Good things of life.

And most cases, some of the destructions are irreversible because they cause damages to the heart and situations.

Sowing the seed of Discord generate distrust among Brethren; and also generate Arguments that lead to a fight.

Usually, the sower of DISCORD acts as if he or she is trying to settle argument – People spreading false rumours don’t have the intention that their action can destroy.

… And this starts by sowing DISCORD.

I’m Praying that everywhere DISCORD is found: in any Organization, in any home; the Almighty God would deal with it, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

In Proverbs 17:9 the Bible says: “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeated a matter separateth very friends.”

Sowing discord among the Brethren is an Abomination.

It is totally detestable in the sight of God – God hate it.

In Proverbs 6:16-19:

“These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him: A Proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A False Witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”

It is a fallacy to think that sowing DISCORD is harmless!

Whether in the Office, in the Church or at Home; God says anyone involved in this is an Abominable Person because the Act is an Abomination to God.

God hate the act of sowing DISCORD and strongly denies those who sow strives.

In Proverbs 16:28, the Bible says: “A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”

God hates DISCORD because it violates the Unity that Jesus Christ Prayed for.

John Chapter 17 is a Prayer of Unity for the Church:

The damages, the oneness of the Body of Christ, which Apostle Paul Prayed for in Ephesians 4:1-16.

The Badge of Christianity, the Badge of Discipleship, the Badge to show that one is a Light Bearer is love according to John 13:34-35.

DISCORD destroys the Bound of Love.

“Did you hear what that man is doing?” – You are sowing DISCORD.

If you go to one man and you ate saying negative things about someone, you are sowing the Seed of Discord.

Because the Second Person’s opinion will automatically be influenced.

… “Oh, I heard that so and so, is saying something about you.”

You are sowing the he Seed of DISCORD.

The sowing of the Seed of DISCORD according to Proverbs 6:12-14 (NKJV) is:

“A Worthless Person, a wicked man, Walks with a Perverse mouth; He winks with his eyes, He shuffles his feet, He Points with his fingers; Perversity is in his heart, He devises evil continually, He sows discord.”

It is a Symbol of someone doing something for his own gratification.

Sower of DISCORD sow the seed of Bitterness, Distrust and Anger; they sow the seed of hatred into the People’s heart.

These actions do not come from the Spirit of God, they are from the he devil – From the pit of hell.

And it is so common today, in the world we live in. And these things ought not to be so among Christians; It ought not to be so in Organizations; it ought not to be so in homes.

DISCORD is part of the Works of the Flesh that Galatians 5:20 mentioned.

It said: “Idolatry, Sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,”

They are usually driven by Self Interest, and it’s scorch to entangle their victims.

Discord Sower exploit the Passion and emotions of others. And more often than not, they derive Pleasure in tormenting others.

Sometimes, they are aware of what they are doing; sometimes, they just play into the hand of the Spiritual Force of the devil.

And their Mission is to cause commotion, to cause disunity and make People go against each other.

And when this happens, there are all kind of injuries, suspicion.

The Sower of Discord Plot the Vulnerability of others; seeking for their weak points to expose and to exploit.

They may have Valid Points; but generally, they do not offer Constructive Solution.

Instead of Pulling God’s People down, why don’t you think of taking them up?

They don’t say they are angry whether with the System, or with an individual but they go round to gain grounds.

PEOPLE WHO SOW DISCORD;

1. They attack People instead of the Problem!

When there is a Problem in a Place, you need to find Solutions.

But they go round leaving the Problems, and attack the People.

And the Sower of Discord attract followers to make their divisive roles Stronger. And Present themselves to be working for a Good cause.

It is easier to focus on yourself, when you are looking at others critically.

And Jesus was talking to His disciples, He said: “Why do you see the speck on another man’s eye, when there is a log in your own eye?”

So, People who sow DISCORD, open up emotions for the People to generate negative thought.

Please, all believers – Everyone who is truly Born Again; “You must guard your heart with all diligent, for out of it are the issues of life” – Proverbs 4:23.

2. They are concerned with Foolish and Ignorant things – 2 Timothy 2:23.
3. They are Stumbling Blocks to others – Luke 17:1-2;

… I hope you are not one of them?

4. They are to be MARKED and AVOIDED.

Apostle Paul said in Romans 16:17: “Now I beseech you, Brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

If your brother sin against you, go and tell him his fault; if he does not listen, go and inform the Elders.

And there is a Process of amicable Settlement:

When you check the Old Testament Archive, a story was told about Absalom – A proud Young man and one of the sons of David.

He used his Good looks and smooth talk to swap the People to himself. He caused division in Israel.

2 Samuel 14:20-29, Absalom sowed discord and was eventually consumed in his Plot.

Anyone who sows the seed of Discord; seed of Division, seed that makes People go against each other is working for the devil. And your life is being destroyed gradually.

In fact,the Punishment of all those who sow Discord, will be greater than that of Absalom who suffered Untimely death.

… You need to shun it!

5. Sowing the seed of Discord means you sow your SEED CAREFULLY.

And a sower does not sow haphazardly; they don’t sow accidentally; but they have a careful Plan they sow to get maximum reward.

But when they sow a seed, they want to reap an harvest.

That little thing you sow; comes back to you – thirty (30), sixty (60) and one hundred (100) fold.

So, those who sow seed of Discord so cunning craftiness; they sow the seed, like an Apple seed sown: A seed will Produce a Tree, a tree will Produce fruit and the fruit an harvest, and then a wilderness!

David wrote in Psalms 55:21(because those who sow seed of discord have sugar coated tongue): “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart.’

That’s a Perfect example of someone who sows the Seed of DISCORD.

And most of them have envious spirit!

WHAT KIND OF SEEDS PRODUCE AN HARVEST OF DISCORD AMONG PEOPLE?

I will mention just a few of them;

1. The Seed of PRIDE.

Pride goes before destruction!

The Pride insists: “I am better, and therefore deserves to be better treated than others.”

“My opinion must be heard! And if my opinion is not heard, I will make my discontent known.”

… This attitude is divisive – it divides!

Consider others better than yourself – That is what the Bible says!

Considering others better than yourself, foster Unity; considering yourself better than others, foster Division.

2. The Seed of SELFISHNESS.

When we demand our way should be the way, or else any other way is not the way!

Rather than insisting on having your way, let other People also have.

3. The Seed of GOSSIP.

This seed is a significant destroyer of harmony – Like a juicy secret.

Proverbs 18:8 says: “The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost Parts of the belly.”

Proverbs 16:28 says: “A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”

People who engage in gossips have too much time in their hand and less of work.

2 Thessalonians 3:11 says:

“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”

They lack Purpose; 1 Timothy 5:12-13.

Gossip is a sin listed among Murderers and Thieves – 1 Peter 4:15.

It kills one’s reputation and takes away one’s respect.

In the Book of Ephesian 4:31-32 – Put away evil talk.

And Titus 3:1-2 says: “… And don’t speak evil of anyone.”

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF SOWING DISCORD?

1. It destroys the Unity of and Organization; it destroys Church Joy and Testimony.
2. It distracts the People of God from focusing on Major things.
3. It impairs Purpose for which God called the Church; and that of an Organization.
4. It weakens Worship and retards our Spiritual Growth. And hinders the Vision of Saving Souls.
5. It hurts everyone in the family and results in weariness of mind.
6. It is a burden on our hearts resulting in heaviness of the Spirit.

The effect is a nagging Spiritual headache that seek relieved; but alas, is very far!

In James 3:16; the Bible says: “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”

In such circumstances, the Children of God cannot grow as Planned.

WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF DISCORD?

1. The Victims are always the People who are Successful.

Look at it in Psalms 37:12 – “The wicked Plotted against the Just, and gnashed on him with his teeth.”

Their targets are the People who are making Progress.

Watch out for the People who are sowing the seed of Discord – They are always at the back! – Just like back biters are always at the back to fulfil their Ministry.

2. And their targets are People who are Focused.

People who are making Progress and making sure their Vision is realised.

HOW TO AVOID BEING A DISCORD SOWER?

1. Avoid those who are Divisive. Romans 16:17 and Titus 3:10 – reject them.
2. Avoid things that tend to cause Division.

Paul told Timothy in the Book of 1 Timothy 6:20: “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding Profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”

… It is a Subject of activity that Produces division!

3. The Best way to Promote Unity is to Adopt the Mind of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-11 says: “Let this mind also be in you, which was in Christ Jesus.”

… The mind of Humility!

Christ was so focused, and he was so humble to follow up and to finish his work – Christ is our focus!

4. Be not conform to this world.

Romans 12:2 says: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

If you receive Jesus Christ into your life, now you make it easy. And if you are one of the People sowing discord; repent today!

I am not talking about Speaking in Tongues – No! I’m not talking about your achievements;

I am talking about “Whether you are a Discord Sower or not.”

5. You should stop comparing yourself with somebody.

2 Corinthians 10:10-18 says: “For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”

6. Keep your mind occupied with the things of God not man.

Matthew 12:34 says: “O Generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak Good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”

We must do all we can to avoid sowing Discord; remembering that every idle word shall be judged.

7. Swallow your Personal Pride.

Humble yourself in God’s sight and do everything to the Glory of God – 1 Peter 5:5-6.

8. Recommit yourself to steering up Love and Good works – Hebrews 10:24-25.

What is it that we are saying?

God hate those who sow the Seed of Discord.

Are you one of them? Are you even Part of the Body of Christ?

Listen to this: “One little grain of sand cannot do much on its own; but when they come together, they can resist the ocean” – Jeremiah 5:22;

God’s people can accomplish more in UNITY.

Therefore, Ephesians 4:3 says:

“Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace.”

Love BINDS us while discord SEPARATES us;

God hates those who sow Discord. God’s People are PEACEABLE.

Jesus Himself declared: “Blessed are the Peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” – Matthew 5:9

But let me ask you: Are you a Discord Sower?

… Never Plant the Seed of Discord!

If you have been doing it, it doesn’t matter what level you are; you can repent today.

ALTAR CALL

If you are not Born Again, give God a chance – Let Him handle the matter.

I want you to bow your head wherever you are; because many of you want to give your life to Jesus – Let Him have His way.

… And I will Pray with you.

Those of you looking for favour; but in order to get that favour, you are discussing People. That’s not it – TALK ABOUT CHRIST.

Let’s Pray!

PRAYER FOR SALVATION AND CLOSING PRAYER.

Father in Heaven, Thank You for the Word today.

You have given us this Topic and we have been able to do Justice to it.

Lord, the few we have said, King of Glory, as many who are repenting and surrendering their lives to You; we ask that You would receive them to Yourself, forgive their sins, write their names in the “Book of Life” and keep them to work with You.

All the People who are saying amen with them, iniquity will not be found in their tents.

We ask that this day; for as many Believers who find themselves sowing the SEED of DISCORD and as they are confessing; Please, forgive them and put them on the Proper Platform today so that they can fulfil Purpose and Destiny.

And Lord Almighty, from this day onward, let their Prayers be answered, let their troubles be cleared.

That when the Roll is Called Up in Heaven, let us make it there!

Thank You because it is done!

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we Pray – Amen!

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

OFFERING AND PRAYER OVER OFFERING

Your Service is not complete until you have given an offering.

Please, give your offering, as I Pray:

Father in Heaven, I Thank You!

Bless these offerings as the People are giving.

And let the Power of God bring blessings back to them. The money they are giving, bring it back into their life:Thirty (30) fold, sixty (60) fold, one hundreds (100) fold – Give unto them!

And in the Kingdom to come, don’t let us miss our Rewards.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we Pray – Amen!

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