Section 5
does not make standing firm a separate matter from striving together. Instead, he indicates that these two matters are one.
In some places the churches are standing firm. However, they are not doing much striv ing. If these churches do not begin to strive and fight, eventually they will be shaken or moved. All the churches need to be aggressive. By striv ing in this way, they will be able to maintain their stand. But if the churches do not strive, sooner or later they will be shaken and moved.
NOT DRAWN OUT OF THE SPIRIT
If we would stand firm, we must be in one spirit. If we would strive together, we need to be with one soul. In our experience we realize that there is a great difference between being in one spirit and being with one soul. Whenever the church is attacked and opposed, we need to stand firm. Where do we stand firm? We stand firm in spirit. If we do not stay in our spirit, we shall be divided. First opinions will enter in, then there will be dissension, and eventually division will come about. Even if three brothers are together and do not remain in the spirit, they will eventu ally be divided. The different opinions, thoughts, and concepts will lead to dissension, and this