in most of Ethiopian churchs we observe that people easily push each other rather than pulling, haveing friendship, feeling belongingness or become a real member of a group, we usually criticized than appreciate each other, we usally accuse and condemn than covering our bro/sis sin and help them repent. why do you think this happen to us only? and hwo do you rate yourself? as a pusher or puller of your christian friends?

Dear brother MESAYTE, peace to you!

First of all I am afraid that this applies only to the Ethiopian church. I think that it is a common struggle to all men and women all over the church. We need to focus on the cause or the source of the problem instead of the problem itself. I always blame the three identified enemies of our souls namely, SATAN, WORLD, & OUR OWN FLESH. The root of all our problems are the above three attackers. Unless we keep filling ourselves by the holy spirit daily and renew our mind by the word of God, we will be facing a fierce spiritual battle moment by moment.and then we catch ourselves falling under the grace. I suggest you to read the following scripture, would you?

How to overcome your carnal mind( Romans 8: 2-13,37) and How to overcome Satan (Ephesians 6:10-17) and How to overcome Worldiness ( 1John 2:15-17). Just to mention a few!

Join me to thank our Father God for the BLOOD of Jesus Christ, amen!