Acts 23:7

And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.

1. The council is now divided on this matter. Instead of being united against Paul, they are now divided against each other.

2. They were united - Now they are untied. Their unity has collapsed. They were trying to pretend that their differences did not matter and joined together in this common cause.

3. Now they are divided. Doctrine does matter.

1. The ecumenical movement seeks to ignore the matters of doctrine.

2. Some are now seeking union with those who use instrumental music in worship.

3. On every occasion doctrine is ignored, played down as unimportant, or of no significance.