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Church feuds are not uncommon, especially among cliques in the congregation. But when the pastor and worship leader get into it, stand aside. In one church, the preacher preached one weekend on commitment, and how you should dedicate yourselves to service. The worship leader then led the choir in singing, 'I Shall Not Be Moved.'

• The next Sunday, the preacher preached on giving and tithing and how we should gladly give to the work of the Lord. The worship leader then led the song, 'Jesus Paid It All.'

• The next Sunday, the preacher preached on gossiping and how we should watch our tongues. The hymn was 'I Love to Tell The Story.'

• The preacher became disgusted over the situation, and the next Sunday he told the congregation he was considering resigning and asked for their prayers as he waited on the answer. The choir then got up and sang 'Oh, Why Not Tonight.'

• When the preacher resigned the next week, he told the church that Jesus had led him there and Jesus was taking him away. The choir then sang, 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus.'

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