Sometimes, sermons regarding keeping harmony in the body of Christ - TopicsExpress



          

Sometimes, sermons regarding keeping harmony in the body of Christ can seem like simple admonitions to “play nice” with one another. But unity in the Spirit offers much more. If conflict is a given, we must ask ourselves not only what God requires of us in times of discord but also what gift He offers in our pursuit of peace (Psalm 34:14-15; Ephesians 2:14-22). While, as parents, we valued not having to mediate between our kids, the greatest pleasure came in the closeness we had with them in the absence of arguing. The choice to lay down offenses, work through conflict, and show Christlike love is a reflection of our unity in Christ (Romans 15:5-6,13). We may be individuals, but we’re also part of a body. Jesus “makes the whole body fit together perfectly . . . healthy and growing and full of love” (Ephesians 4:16).
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:26:10 +0000

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