Why is it wrong to divide over favorite pastors?

Paul addresses the Corinthian church's divisions based on allegiance to various leaders in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13. He poses the rhetorical question, 'Is Christ divided?' to highlight the foolishness of reducing the focus of the church to individual leaders rather than the gospel of Christ. Such divisions create factions that distract believers from the central message of the gospel. Elevating one pastor over another fosters a spirit of elitism and undermines the truth that all pastors serve one Lord who is Jesus Christ. The church should be unified in its mission to proclaim the gospel, recognizing that every minister's role is to point to Christ rather than themselves.