Corinth’s Problems & Church Discipline This message explains the difference between Physical unity and Spiritual unity and how we need to strive for Spiritual unity to be blessed. Our God is a gracious God. Paul addressed church division as the first … The books of 1 and 2 Corinthians are just two of the letters that he sent to them to address issues and concerns. The Hurting Church: Why We Get Hurt and Hurt Others. The social division signaled in 1Cor 1:26 may well have been a source of friction in the church. The Corinthians blinded themselves to the imminent destruction this immorality threatened upon the church and upon their friend, just as they foolishly had boasted in human wisdom despite the divisions it caused (1:11-12,17,31). First, the elders and deacons disagreed over the role of deacons. wrong for women to preach in church or 2 Corinthians I can think of many that I admire … 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. How division is a primary tactic of the devil 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - Boast In The Lord. The Corinthians divided when they should have preserved Christian unity, and they were united when they should have divided. Cause