1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Application: 

The first issue Paul addresses is the widespread discord in the Corinthian church. Reports had reached Paul that rivalries existed among the church members based on their allegiance to a favorite ministry leader (1:11). As he explains in 1:12, some followed Paul (likely those who’d been present since the church’s founding) or Apollos (likely those who preferred a more eloquent and sophisticated speaker; see Acts 18:24–28)…

Perhaps you’ve seen factions emerge in a local church as personal preferences took priority over unity, so let’s be clear. Unity does not equate to sameness or uniformity. Paul wasn’t urging the Corinthian believers to ignore their differences. Instead, he wanted this group of believers to be united in their understanding and conviction about Jesus (1:10). 

They had been called by God to a oneness of purpose amid their diversity. Unity is critical because of God’s unified Trinitarian nature. Disunity can negate God’s active presence among us.

A football team is unified—not because everyone plays the same position—but because everyone is striving for the same goal line. An orchestra is unified—not because everyone performs on the same instrument—but because everyone harmoniously plays the same song under the direction of one conductor. Likewise, the church should be unified—not because every Christian is exactly alike—but because we all pledge allegiance to the same Lord.

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

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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