1 Peter
3:8
"Finally,
all of you, be like-minded......" NIV
"Finally, be
ye all of one mind.....KJV
Today, there are
so many different denominations and sects of Christianity that are maintained by
differences of belief in various areas of doctrine and truth. If we will but
remember that it is harmful to the Church to bicker and debate over small
issues, we will be more careful to come to agreement on the deity of Jesus
Christ and His death and resurrection. There is awesome power in unity. God
confused the people at the tower of Babel because they were working as one and
God said unless He stops them they will achieve their goal to reach heaven. When
the 120 were in the upper room at Pentecost, they were all in one accord and
look how the power of the Holy Spirit came on them. If we will pray for unity,
like mindedness, and harmony with each other, God will do mighty things through
us.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us for keeping divisions between ourselves. Search our hearts so that we
will come together as Christian brothers and sisters having minds in one accord
so that we will receive what You have for us and we will accomplish Your will.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
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Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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I don't know about what things in the church in your country, here the churches seem to be focusing on growth and income more than the people within the church. If we could only unite the people within each church, that would be a huge step in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a slogan in this country, "Eendraght maak mag." "Unity builds strength." Believe it or not, it's true. Maybe the various churches should adopt this as their slogans too?
Blessings from Geoff.