For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. (1Corinthians 15:3-7)

This is what matters. This is where we should focus. Here is our proper concern and priority.

Christ died for our sins and he was raised.

Division is a distraction. Sexuality immorality is a distraction. Headcovering is a distraction.

Before and above all these is the crucifixion and resurrection.

We are redeemed, despite our distraction. We are loved, despite our distraction.

But in our distractions we often fail to accept this love.

We may even pursue distraction in an effort to deny and escape this love.

Put away the distractions, Paul pleads. Accept the love of Christ.

Above is a Russian Orthodox icon representing the resurrection.