Good Morning Friends,
“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.” (Titus 3:10-11)
Unity among His people is a deep desire of God’s heart. Divisiveness breaks His heart and brings His displeasure.
Unity attracts God’s blessings. The Psalmist wrote, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.” (Psalm 133:1,3)
Unity was the prayer of Jesus on the night of His betrayal. Unity means so much to the Lord that it was on His mind in the midst of the most difficult night of His life. Jesus prayed for unity because He knew that the unity of His people was an essential element in reaching and changing the world with His message of grace and love. He prayed, “May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” (John 17:23)
So many of the New Testament letters to churches and individuals speak directly to the issues of unity and divisiveness. It becomes obvious that unity means a great deal to God and that divisiveness is a real disappointment to Him and a direct disobedience to Him.
And that’s not just true in the church. That’s also true in our individual lives. God desires that we get along with the people around us.
Paul’s advice is clear, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)
So, are you getting along with the people around you? God desires it. God commands it, as much as it depends upon you.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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