"Family life often leads to quarreling and conflict between husband and wives. Futhermore, frequent disagreements and disputes occur in government. Splinter groups form in the Church. Anyone who has watched all these conflicts would assume that nothing good could come from all of this.
The conflict between Abram, Sarai and Hagar in Genesis 16:6 is warning us to be prepared for troubles and to patiently tolerate. Don't think that you will escape marital conflicts or political disputes. Only foolish people, who are naive about life, think this way. Problems are common in Church administration as well. Splinter groups and other troublemakers in the Church cause all kinds of disruptions. Here on earth we live among unappreciative, stubborn people who will never stop spreading confusion and bitterness. (Amen) In the light of this, we must remember this story and believe and trust in God, just as faithful Abram did. We must try to get along in peace and preserve harmony as best we can."
Martin Luther in Faith Alone
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