Heresy means choosing to follow a doctrine, sect, organization, or person instead of following Christ.
Galatians 5:20 mentions a fruit of the flesh known as “party spirit.” “Party spirit” was translated from the Greek word “hairesis.” The literal meaning of “hairesis” is “a choice or option.” In use, it means choosing to follow a doctrine, sect, organization, or person instead of following Christ. It’s the word from which we get “heresy” and “heretic.” Ironically, some Christians label anyone who doesn’t agree with their particular doctrine or who doesn’t belong to their sect as a heretic.
Party spirit isn’t always over false doctrine. Party spirit resists God’s leading because God calls us to higher heights and deeper depths. When people follow a doctrine, organization, or person instead of following Christ, a sense of pride and having secret knowledge comes over them. So, party spirit is a fruit of the flesh but not because of false doctrine. The doctrine may be false or true, but the focus has turned from Christ. Party spirit divides Christ the body by following something other than Christ Himself. To defeat the party spirit, we listen to God’s leading, yield to His Spirit, and discern how Christ is coming and appearing in His body. When we see Christ in the members of His body, we walk in unity. (Your Metamorphosis – Scientia)
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