The Bible teaches that strife arises from sin, pride, and self-centeredness, particularly as manifested in Proverbs 26.
The scriptures reveal that strife is a natural manifestation of the carnal man's selfish dealings, rooted deeply in sin and pride as shown in Proverbs 26:20-28. This passage highlights how strife is fueled by tailbearers and contentious individuals, illustrating that where there is selfishness and sin, strife will follow. The elimination of strife, according to Proverbs 26:20, suggests that without tailbearers, the fire of contention dies down, emphasizing that the heart of strife originates from our fallen nature, which was corrupted at the fall of man in the garden.
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