Cultural Differences and Bridging Divisions

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The chapter explores the concept of normality across different cultures and the potential divisions that arise from differing customs and traditions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting differences, particularly in political views, in order to foster unity. Ultimately, the chapter highlights the need to focus on Christ and His teachings as a means to bridge divides and create harmony.

Are the Latter-day Saints ready for unity? Dr. Teresa Bell examines the Saints in Corinth and Paul’s letter, which admonishes them to strive for unity, spirituality, and wisdom.

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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Teresa Bell
01:18 Introduction of Dr. Teresa Bell
04:13 Division amongst the Corinthians
05:45 Order of the epistles
07:59 Paul writing various congregations
09:29 The background of Corinth
12:00 A greeting and then a rebuke
14:22 Admonishment against division
16:15 Following a teacher or missionary
19:06 Robert Millet’s Becoming New
21:33 Keep eyes on Jesus
23:22 Elder Pino “Let Doing Good Be Our Normal”
26:20 Overcoming divisions
30:03 President Nelson on contention
31:36 President Eyring on unity
35:46 Jesus speaks to the Nephites about contention
36:08 Elder Cook on unity
40:05 God uses Joseph Smith–a weak thing to perform miracles
43:08 Focusing on Christ banishes contention
47:07 How to love God and move forward
50:57 Joseph Smith and compassion
54:05 Spirituality and wisdom
56:25 End of Part 1–Dr. Teresa Bell

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