Romans 15:5-6
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Application:
God’s desire is for believers to live in harmony with one another. He wants us to be united around our common Savior and toward a common kingdom agenda.
Unity means having a shared purpose. Just as in an orchestra, where each instrument contributes a distinct sound yet plays the same song, each believer possesses unique qualities but moves toward a common goal. Unity celebrates individuality—as long as that individuality serves a single purpose.
When we are united, we glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, not by being identical in every way, but by sharing one mind and one voice. Paul chooses the word “one” intentionally. Note that he doesn’t say we have the same mind and the same voice.
Unity is not a matter of sameness, but of oneness. Like a quilt with various colors and patterns blended into a beautiful whole, the body of Christ combines different people together into a stunning array of redeemed lives. Unity doesn’t erase our differences; it merges them to create something greater.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1175.
To God be the glory!
Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
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