It is difficult for two people to agree on everything. Even people who like and love each other will not always agree. It is not surprising to hear of members of the church who disagree with one another. The disagreement, usually over something minor, is not the issue. What is important is how they handle their differences.
Christians will not always agree on every issue. The Bible records the fact that even the apostles did not always agree. "... Barnabas determined to take with them John ... but Paul thought not good to take him with them ... and the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other ..." Acts 15:35-40
They could not agree, so they agreed to disagree, and went their separate ways and continued to do the work of The Lord. It is possible to disagree with someone without being disagreeable.
We need to exercise good Christian behavior even when we disagree with someone, especially when that someone is also a child of God. The work of The Lord should not stop just because two people disagree.
After each of you has stated your position and all of your supporting facts, and it is clear that you do not agree, continuing to argue, especially loudly and forcefully, is pointless and usually leads to very non-Christian language and behavior. It may be better to part company when you strongly disagree with someone. Your disagreement should not cause a brother to "fall" or cause a lost soul to "turn" from Christ.
Agree to disagree, but do not become disagreeable.
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