QUARRELING

Abba Poemen, (340-450) Christian monk and Desert Father wrote:

“There were two old men who had lived together for many years, and they never quarreled. Now one of them said: “Let us try to quarrel just once like other people do.” And the other replied: “I don’t know how quarrel happens.” Then the first said: “Look, I put a brick between us, and I say, ‘This is mine’ and you say: ‘No, it is mine,’ and after that, a quarrel begins.” So they placed a brick between them, and one of them said: “This is mine,” and the other said: “No—it is mine.” And he replied: “Indeed—it is all yours, so take it away with you.” And they went away unable to fight with each other.”

“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.”
(2Timothy 2:22-26)

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Jesus