Originally posted by robrecht
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Robrecht, there are many issues that have separate family and friends from one another in a religious sense and this might be one of them. There was a listing of the others mentioned that were more intense issues, as well. Eucharist doctrine between each congregation is on the top 10 list. However, what makes Christians unified is their love for Christ. Each denomination has set up the guidelines within the confides of his or her's church teachings. That way we all stay within faith and morals of Christ's teachings - all laws/teachings derive of the scripture. Basically, the apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth, “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13). But the emphasizes is on "watch". To "stay awake” and not to “be sleepless.” They are usually meant in the metaphorical and spiritual sense—to be vigilant and on guard - "Watch".
24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
The idea in the passage is on "While everyone was sleeping".
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