Threats to Unity in the Church of Jesus Christ
The devil’s goal since the very beginning of time has been to subvert God’s purposes. We can see this in Isaiah 14:13–14, which addresses the devil: “Thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation…I will be like the most High.” When he failed to do this in heaven, the devil came down to earth to attempt to ruin God’s plan for the earthly creation. It is important not to underestimate the...