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Dwell together in Unity
There is a great deal of division and strife in the church today (the body of Christ, and local churches)
There is division between families
In communities
But God’s desire for us is heartfelt unity
Jesus said that a house divided against itself cannot stand
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How Good and Pleasant it is
David said it was good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity
“The Lord commanded a blessing - Life forevermore
In fact God said that if they were one , there was nothing they restrained from them which they imagined to do ()
So, this “unity” is more than just a warm fuzzy feeling
there is strength and power in Christian unity -
In fact, it is sad that more Christians do not realize this
Unity and Union are not the same
Unity: State of being one—as a body is one organism.
Union: Act or instance of uniting two or more things together
So, you can bring two people or groups together in union, without having unity
Unity is more like harmony, both parts working together for the same end
Too many Christians refuse to harmonize with anyone other than themselves -
THE CHURCH SHOULD HAVE UNITY.
Because the church is one—The body of Christ.
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Since the church is one—if any member suffers, the whole body suffers.
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If anyone suffers, the whole body is suffering - there should be no schism
1cor12.25-265
In a marriage for instance, if one suffers, they both do.
No one really wins a fight
When one is harmed the other cannot rejoice
Too many Christians are quite willing to bring suffering to the rest of the body, as long as they think it will get them their way
Some are willing to upend the unity of their homes to gain their way, but it actually affect the whole body
The church as a body can only function properly when all members are working together. .
Note v. 22. (all necessary.)
C. The church as a body can only function properly when all members are working together. .
Note v. 22. (all necessary.)
Every one has their part, their role, their gift
sometimes, people want everyone else’s part instead
So many great ministries are brought to ruin becasue of division, becasue everyone has their own way,
The opposite of Unity: Division and Strife
James said that where envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work ()
As we mentioned, Jesus said a house divided cannot stand
Notice, He did not say “probably”
God ended rebellion by dividing the people
Many Godly prayers and desires are brought to nothing becasue of disunity and strife:
1 Peter tells us that our prayers can be hindered through Marital strife ()
It is important to have love and unity in the home - not only for yourselves, but for the body of Christ
Shall we take our argument and upset the peace of the Holy Spirit?
Paul in Romans tells us to avoid these things
There Is a Time For Division
romans
As much as I am saying about avoiding strife it should be noted that there is a time to divide
Jesus said “Don’t think I came to bring peace but a sword, for a man’s enemies will be they of hi sown house… ()
This has to do with the gospel, and denying Christ
In that case, we must “be faithful unto death”
So, then the time to stand, even against the rest of the body, is when it is for God’s glory
As Peter told the rulers “We ought to obey God rather than men”
We all like to think that God is on our side, but most disputes between Christians really don’t have anything to do with HIM.
So, in most instances, we should avoid strife.
Avoid arguments.
Avoid divisions and those who cause them.
If you think you must, first try removing yourself from the evaluation and consider “What would Jesus really want?”
Does it even matter at all in the grand scheme of the body of Christ?”
Another problem with strife is that when we curse fellow Christians, we curse ourselves
Contrary to popular culture, this is not a promise to the government of Israel
This was a promise from God, to Abraham, and His descendants after him.
regardless of their nationality or location
says that if you are christian, this promise is for you
So, If you belong to Christ, then anyone who curses you is cursed by God -
But if you curse your fellow Christians, are you cursed by God -
And this is a reason for so much weakness in the body of Christ today
Of course, when people disagree with us, or wrong us, we all like to think “they’re not even a Christian”, and then its free game...
But that is just not the case
Try saying nothing - When Jesus was reviled, He reviled not again
(two recent occasions) Though I thought many things, I didn’t have to voice them.
Instead, I can speak a blessing
THE CHURCH CAN HAVE UNITY.
Because of the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.
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Note the Spirit came when the church was in one accord. .
Consider the unity they had After He came—Note. .
(v. 26).
act2.24-2
Because Christ prayed that we have unity.
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God will answer Christ’s prayer.
jhn 17
HOW WE CAN MAINTAIN THIS UNITY.
By faith. .
By abiding in Christ and obeying His Word.
(If you abide in me...John 15:7)
By putting forth an effort. .
eph4.
“endeavoring” to keep the unity of the spirit”
it is an “endeavor” it takes effort.
You need to be mindful and purposeful about this.
Constantly coming back to Jesus.
WHAT THIS UNITY WILL BRING US
t will bring maturity. .
It will bring stability.
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longer children tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine)
It will bring love for each other.
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