Can't we all get along

I am a member of a forum of Apostolic Preachers, and just recently their was a big rift, and some of them got mad, and left. I'm not sure of all of the details, which is probably a good thing. But this isn't the first time I've seen this sort of behavior. People seem to have problems getting along with others. I have seen and heard about many "church splits". Which aren't actually church splits, because there is only one church. But many local assemblies.

I can understand people conflicting over issues. Because everyone has an opinion. But I think as Christians we should know when to back off of an issue, to remain civil toward others. I think sometimes we confuse our zeal of self, for the zeal of God. Sometimes we want to prove ourselves right, no matter what. I think this is where Pride enters. Yes even in christians. Being saved isn't the same thing as being perfect.

I think everybody has to learn the balance between standing up for what is "right", and when they are fighting to prove their point. This is where prayer comes in. I believe the Holy Ghost should be able to tell us to back off. But sometimes we are too busy trying to win the fight, to hear that important message.

But then again, that is my opinion on the matter.