Matthew 5:21-26 Stages in Church Division1. Hurt 4. Avoidance2. Bitterness 5. Collaboration3. Rationalization 6. Division The Bible says a lot about relationships. Psalm 133:1, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:13, Philippians 1:27, 2:1-2, 4:2. …